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St. John The Baptist Catholic School

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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 (2026)

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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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.: 11:1

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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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 120 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,170 for elementary schools and $21,496 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).