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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
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
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).
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