The average private school acceptance rate in Hawaii is 81% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
99%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 80%
Most Selective Private Schools in Hawaii (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Mid Pacific Institute
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Seabury Hall
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 5-12
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Variety School Of Hawaii
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: Inquire with school
710 Palekaua Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: K-12
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7321
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Huakailani School for Girls
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
45-633 Keneke St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-2900
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: K-12
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Makua Lani Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Maui Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Sacred Hearts Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
St. Francis School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Doris Todd Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-8
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Holy Family Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 5-12
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Malamalama Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average private schools acceptance rate?
The Hawaii average private schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools in Hawaii include Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, Maui Preparatory Academy and Mid Pacific Institute.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Hawaii?
The most selective private high school in Hawaii is Maui Preparatory Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The most selective private elementary school is Maui Preparatory Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
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