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Largest Hawaii Private Schools

Name: Hawaii Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Hawaii has 301 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Hawaii is Punahou School, with 3,724 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# HI Schools Ranked: 135
Top 20 Range (Students): 466–3,724
HI School Avg.: 301
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# HI Schools Ranked: 135
Top 20 Range (Students): 466–3,724
HI School Avg.: 301
National School Avg.: 175

Hawaii Average Students Per School (Trends)

Total Growth: (-0.7%) (-2 since 2016)

View Data

Year	National avg	Hawaii (HI) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	305	▲ +3	▲ +1.0%
2024	172	302	▼ -3	▼ -1.0%
2023	174	305	▲ +1	▲ +0.3%
2022	185	304	▲ +7	▲ +2.4%
2021	180	297	▲ +12	▲ +4.2%
2020	171	285	▼ -17	▼ -5.6%
2019	175	302	▲ +1	▲ +0.3%
2018	172	301	▼ -17	▼ -5.3%
2017	180	318	▲ +11	▲ +3.6%
2016	178	307	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Hawaii (students range: 466–3,724, avg 301)

School Size Range: 264 3,724 Avg. School Size: 868

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average private schools student size?

The Hawaii average private schools student size is 301 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Hawaii?

The top ranked private schools in Hawaii include Punahou School, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus and The Kamehameha Schools.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Hawaii?

The private high school with the largest student size in Hawaii is Punahou School, with a value of 3724. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Punahou School, with a value of 3724.

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