St. John The Baptist Catholic School perpetuates the Catholic faith by living as Christ lives, by teaching as Christ teaches, and by loving as Christ loves.
We believe that St. John the Baptist Catholic School firmly commits to the vision and values of Christ's way of life.
We recognize the religious, ethnic, social, and economic diversity of our youth.
We strive to build a Catholic faith community where parents are the primary educators of their children, and the staff are facilitators of students' learning.
Together the parents/guardians, administration, staff, parish, and school board nurture the holistic growth of each student and provide opportunities for the fullest self-realization of the individual's highest potential.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. John The Baptist Catholic School perpetuates the Catholic faith by living as Christ lives, by teaching as Christ teaches, and by loving as Christ loves. We believe that St. John the Baptist Catholic School firmly commits to the vision and values of Christ's way of life. We recognize the religious, ethnic, social, and economic diversity of our youth. We strive to build a Catholic faith community where parents are the primary educators of their children, and the staff are facilitators of students' learning. Together the parents/guardians, administration, staff, parish, and school board nurture the holistic growth of each student and provide opportunities for the fullest self-realization of the individual's highest potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John The Baptist Catholic School located?
St. John The Baptist Catholic School is located in the Kalihi Palama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other private schools located in Kalihi Palama.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. John The Baptist Catholic School is Damien Memorial School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kalihi Union Church Preschool (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
0.2 miles
Gr: NS | 32 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
1.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 110 students
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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