St. Anthony School Kailua (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

148 Makawao St
Kailua, HI 96734

St. Anthony School Kailua serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other religious school association(s) and the State or regional independent school association.

The student:teacher of St. Anthony School Kailua is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked HI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 362 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Anthony School Kailua ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

362 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

St. Anthony School Kailua Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Anthony School is the oldest Private School in Windward O'ahu. Since l952, the school has served generations of children from the surrounding area of Kailua, Kaneohe, and Waimanalo as well as, military families stationed at nearby Marine Crops Base Hawaii. The school prides itself on providing a quality Catholic education focused on educational scholarship, spiritual formation and service to the greater community.
The school's Early Learning Center for three and four year olds is across from the main campus where Kindergarten through Eighth grade is taught. All students are involved in the school's Safe and Caring Program to build a safe and harmonious environment for learning. The preschool focuses on emotional, social and developmental growth of young children where they learn through fun activities. In the elementary school, an emphasis is on teaching the whole child and the curriculum is enhanced with Art, Music, Technology, Spanish Language, and Physical Education courses. Additional resources for students include a Reading Resource teacher, Title 1 program, Library, Accelerated Reader, Star Reading Program and Apple Computer Lab. Technology integration in the classrooms is evidenced through Promethean Boards, multi-media displays, and class iPads. In the Middle School (6th-8th) students are provided with an iPad to facilitate online learning activities and project based learning.
Students in 4th - 8th grade can participate and compete in the after school Athletics Program through the Christian and Catholic Schools League, competing with other schools on Oahu in Volleyball, Basketball and Track. The after school program also includes study hall, and a variety of enrichment programs for students to explore including Drama, Band, Choir, Bricks for Kids, Martial Arts, Hula, Foreign Language (Mandarin Chinese and Japanese), KidzArt, Amazing Athletes, Scouting, Music and Movement for Preschool, Altar Servers, and Student Government.

Source: Verified school update

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