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 Stats (2025)
- 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
School Calendar
School Motto
Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.
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:
Keyboarding, Percussion
Keyboarding, Percussion
School Notes
- 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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