The average private preschool tuition in Hawaii is $14,153 per year (2025-26).
The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Chaminade University Montessori Lab School, with a tuition of $1,180.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,180
$19,929
Avg. Tuition Cost: $10,923
Hawaii Private Preschools By Tuition Cost (2025-26)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School![Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.]( "Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.")
Montessori School (Catholic)
Tuition: $1,180
Grades: PK-K
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Rank: #22.
Christ The King School![Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.]( "Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-4
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Rank: #33.
Pearl Harbor Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,250
Grades: PK-12
94-1044 Waipio Uka St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3997
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 678-3997
Rank: #44.
Friendship Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,920
Grades: PK-12
91-1207 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8838
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 681-8838
Rank: #55.
Kahili Adventist School![Kahili Adventist School Photo]( "Kahili Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: PK-8
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Rank: #66.
Tuition: $7,000
Grades: PK-11
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Rank: #77.
Tuition: $7,075
Grades: PK-8
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Rank: #88.
Tuition: $7,250
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #99.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,366
Grades: PK-8
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Rank: #1010.
Tuition: $7,600
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #1111.
Tuition: $8,050
Grades: PK-12
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Rank: #1212.
Tuition: $8,245
Grades: PK-8
940 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-4651
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-4651
Rank: #1313.
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center![Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.]( "Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Tuition: $9,000
Grades: PK-K
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Holy Family Catholic Academy![Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $9,150
Grades: PK-8
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tuition: $9,150
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #1616.
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $9,975
Grades: PK-8
520 One St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Rank: #1717.
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $10,200
Grades: PK-8
1530 Hoolana St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4533
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4533
Rank: #1919.
Angels At Play Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $11,565
Grades: NS-PK
2062 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-2625
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-2625
Rank: #2020.
Tuition: $11,923
Grades: NS-8
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Rank: #2121.
Tuition: $12,030
Grades: PK-12
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Rank: #2222.
Malamalama Waldorf School![Malamalama Waldorf School Photo]( "Malamalama Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Tuition: $12,049
Grades: PK-8
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Rank: #2323.
Makua Lani Christian Academy![Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.]( "Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.")
(Christian)
Tuition: $12,128
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #2424.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School![Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023]( "Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023")
(Church of the Nazarene)
Tuition: $12,600
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #2525.
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Tuition: $12,625
Grades: PK-K
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Rank: #2626.
Montessori School Of Maui![Montessori School Of Maui Photo]( "Montessori School Of Maui Photo")
Montessori School
Tuition: $13,648
Grades: PK-8
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Rank: #2727.
Tuition: $13,700
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Rank: #2828.
Tuition: $13,900
Grades: PK-12
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Rank: #2929.
Tuition: $15,000
Grades: NS-12
875 Auloa Road & 1110 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
Rank: #3030.
Tuition: $16,500
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #3131.
Tuition: $17,090
Grades: PK-12
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Rank: #3232.
Tuition: $17,828
Grades: PK-8
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Rank: #3333.
Tuition: $18,100
Grades: NS-12
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Rank: #3434.
Central Union Preschool And Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
Tuition: $18,316
Grades: NS
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Rank: #3535.
Tuition: $19,929
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
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The Hawaii average private preschools tuition is $15,916 for 2025-26.
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The top ranked private preschools in Hawaii include Chaminade University Montessori Lab School, Christ The King School and Pearl Harbor Christian Academy.
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