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Hawaii Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Hawaii Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Hawaii is $13,231 per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# HI Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,180–$11,565
HI School Avg.: $13,231
National School Avg.: $9,528

Quick Facts (26-27)

# HI Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,180–$11,565
HI School Avg.: $13,231
National School Avg.: $9,528

Hawaii Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +61.6% (+$5,325 since 2016)

View Data

Year	National avg	Hawaii (HI) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$13,974	▲ +$1,360	▲ +10.8%
2024	$10,159	$12,614	▲ +$698	▲ +5.9%
2023	$9,500	$11,916	▲ +$381	▲ +3.3%
2022	$8,989	$11,535	▲ +$631	▲ +5.8%
2021	$8,661	$10,904	▲ +$644	▲ +6.3%
2020	$8,383	$10,260	▲ +$212	▲ +2.1%
2019	$8,266	$10,048	▲ +$53	▲ +0.5%
2018	$7,888	$9,995	▼ -$532	▼ -5.1%
2017	$7,628	$10,527	▲ +$1,878	▲ +21.7%
2016	$7,230	$8,649	—	—

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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 $20,348 Avg. Tuition Cost: $10,774

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average private preschools tuition?

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

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

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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