Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–K
Honolulu, HI
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100, Honolulu, HI 96821
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of preschools nationwide
- Serving families in Honolulu since at least 2011
In Honolulu, Hawaii, Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 14 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of preschool programs nationwide. The school is part of the Diocese of Honolulu. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Honolulu
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of preschool programs nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 2,421 preschool programs nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- American Montessori Society
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Questions about Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center
What grades does Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center serve?
Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center?
About 14 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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