#25 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Maryknoll School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 18 Catholic schools in Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
A+Overall grade825 students12 students per teacher
2026 lists
Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Private schools in Hawaii with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 72 schools.
#26 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center
Diocesan school · Grades K–9
One of the most diverse private schools in Hawaii
Lahaina, HI
A+Overall grade170 students11 students per teacher
#27 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Hongwanji Mission School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
Honolulu, HI
A+Overall grade328 students10 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
St. Michael School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Waialua since at least 2011
Waialua, HI
A+Overall grade82 students10 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Haleakala Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kula since at least 2011
Kula, HI
A+Overall grade179 students9 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
A+Overall grade295 students14 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
St. Anthony School
Diocesan school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 47% since 2011–12
Wailuku, HI
A+Overall grade231 students11 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kahului since at least 2011
Kahului, HI
A+Overall grade185 students12 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Lanakila Baptist Schools
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 90% since 2015–16
Waipahu, HI
AOverall grade129 students11 students per teacher
#34 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Asia Pacific International School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in Hawaii
Hauula, HI
AOverall grade104 students6 students per teacher
#35 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
The Children's House
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–4
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Pearl City, HI
AOverall grade77 students7 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Makua Lani Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Kailua Kona, HI
AOverall grade316 students11 students per teacher
#37 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Kuleana Education
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Hawaii
Kailua Kona, HI
AOverall grade76 students9 students per teacher
#38 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Pacific Buddhist Academy
Religious school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
Honolulu, HI
AOverall grade74 students9 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Doris Todd Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2011–12
Paia, HI
AOverall grade196 students12 students per teacher
#40 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Maui Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lahaina, HI
AOverall grade353 students10 students per teacher
#41 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
American Renaissance Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Kapolei, HI
AOverall grade77 students8 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Parker School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
Kamuela, HI
AOverall grade337 students8 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Malamalama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
Keaau, HI
AOverall grade98 students9 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Damien Memorial School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
A-Overall grade532 students13 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Friendship Christian Schools
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Ewa Beach since at least 2011
Ewa Beach, HI
A-Overall grade252 students12 students per teacher
#46 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
New Hope Christian School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 85% since 2013–14
Waipahu, HI
A-Overall grade100 students5 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Maili Bible School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Waianae since at least 2011
Waianae, HI
A-Overall grade63 students13 students per teacher
#48 Best Private Schools in Hawaii
Island School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lihue, HI
B+Overall grade459 students10 students per teacher
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.