The Children's House (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782

The Children's House Photo #1 - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.

The Children's House Photo #2 - Our open classroom design is geared toward a child sized world with work areas both inside and out.

The Children's House Photo #3 - Our big yard area allows the students free space to play on beautiful, sunny days. The yard overlooks a stream that runs in the back of the school.

The Children's House Photo #4 - The lower pavilion is used for Physical Education classes, school assemblies, and much more!

The Children's House Photo #5 - Since its establishment in 1965, The Children’s House Hawaii has followed the Montessori approach to education. It has consistently prepared the classroom environment guided by Montessori principles.

The Children's House Photo #6 - A student works hands on with the science material.

The Children`s House is an independent, co-educational Christian School with a Montessori approach, serving students from Preschool to Sixth Grade located in upper Pearl City. Since 1965, The Children's House has been committed to providing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate education.

We value the development of the whole child, physically, socially, cognitively, and spiritually.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked HI School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 404 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

404 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

89%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

National avg.: 13:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mrs. Harriet Ayakawa

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

KeyboardingPercussion

School Notes

School Motto: Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.

The Children`s House is an independent, co-educational Christian School with a Montessori approach, serving students from Preschool to Sixth Grade located in upper Pearl City. Since 1965, The Children's House has been committed to providing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate education. We value the development of the whole child, physically, socially, cognitively, and spiritually.

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's House's ranking?

The Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The Children's House?

The application deadline for The Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse The Children's House. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 24, 2025

What Private School Alumni Say a Decade Later

Ten years after graduation, private school alumni reflect on advantages, regrets, career impact, and life lessons—unearthing truths families need to know.