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Hongwanji Mission School

Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8

Honolulu, HI

1728 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96813

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Honolulu since at least 2011

In Honolulu, Hawaii, Hongwanji Mission School is a faith-based private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 328 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 36% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
328
Teachers
34.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 116 girls, 212 boys
Religious affiliation
Other religious
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    242’11–12283’13–14257’15–16274’17–18290’19–20308’21–22328’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K77
    K51
    146
    231
    342
    448
    535
    632
    722
    821

    Student body

    Asian54%
    Two or more races45%
    White1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

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    What grades does Hongwanji Mission School serve?

    Hongwanji Mission School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Hongwanji Mission School?

    About 328 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hongwanji Mission School?

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