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Hawaii Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private school tuition in Hawaii is $15,628 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $15,379 per year and the private high school average is $19,018 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Chaminade University Montessori Lab School, with a tuition of $1,180.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# HI Schools Ranked: 73
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,180–$8,855
HI School Avg.: $15,628
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# HI Schools Ranked: 73
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,180–$8,855
HI School Avg.: $15,628
National School Avg.: $11,232

Hawaii Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +40.1% (+$4,578 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Hawaii (HI) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$16,006	▲ +$806	▲ +5.3%
2024	$14,622	$15,200	▲ +$498	▲ +3.4%
2023	$14,057	$14,702	▲ +$508	▲ +3.6%
2022	$13,504	$14,194	▲ +$322	▲ +2.3%
2021	$13,232	$13,872	▲ +$767	▲ +5.9%
2020	$12,915	$13,105	▲ +$190	▲ +1.5%
2019	$12,656	$12,915	▲ +$339	▲ +2.7%
2018	$12,363	$12,576	▲ +$196	▲ +1.6%
2017	$12,049	$12,380	▲ +$613	▲ +5.2%
2016	$11,633	$11,767	▲ +$339	▲ +3.0%
2015	$11,174	$11,428	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,180 $12,128 Avg. Tuition Cost: $7,950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average private schools tuition?

The Hawaii average private schools tuition is $15,628 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Hawaii?

The top ranked private schools in Hawaii include Chaminade University Montessori Lab School, Christ The King School and St. Anthony School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Hawaii?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Hawaii is St. Anthony School, with a tuition of $5000. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Christ The King School, with a tuition of $3800.

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