St. Francis School Photo - Aloha Show is an annual program which includes grades K-12. We honor a King and a Queen from the Senior class. Many students share their talents performing with their classmates in the Royal Court. Here are some high school students after their Hula performance.

Top 10 Best Honolulu Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 private preschools serving 9,566 students in Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked private preschools in Honolulu, HI include Mid Pacific Institute, Sacred Hearts Academy and Hawaii Baptist Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,692, which is higher than the Hawaii private preschool average tuition cost of $12,559.
72% of private preschools in Honolulu, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Honolulu Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Kaimuki Christian School
Kaimuki Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Grades: NS-12
| 325 students
Hanahauoli School
Alternative School
(1)
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,122 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Grades: NS
| 32 students
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Maryknoll Grade School
(Catholic)
(1)
1526 Alexander St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-8400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,389 students
Mid Pacific Institute
Mid Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Grades: PK-12
| 1,528 students
Sacred Hearts Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 115 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Grades: NS-12
| 625 students
St. Andrew's Schools
St. Andrew's Schools Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Grades: NS-12
| 414 students
St. Francis School
St. Francis School Photo - Aloha Show is an annual program which includes grades K-12. We honor a King and a Queen from the Senior class. Many students share their talents performing with their classmates in the Royal Court. Here are some high school students after their Hula performance.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Angels At Play Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2062 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 944-2625
Grades: NS-PK
| 70 students
Calvary By The Sea Montessori School
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
5339 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Central Union Preschool And Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1660 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 946-4025
Grades: NS
| 146 students
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Christian Academy
Christian Academy Photo - Preschool - 12th grade
(Assembly of God)
(2)
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Holy Nativity School
Holy Nativity School Photo - Built on deep relationships and personalized attention, Holy Nativity School`s motto is character, heart, and excellence. Head of School Jeanne Wilks celebrates that, "HNS is your neighborhood school in East Honolulu and is rooted in the Episcopal tradition of respect and inclusion." The small school by design serves students in Preschool-6th Grade.
(Episcopal)
5286 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 373-3232
Grades: NS-6
| 133 students
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Montessori Center Of Pearl Harbor
Montessori School
45 Makalapa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 422-6833
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - Montessori Community School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Honolulu that has been providing an authentic Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years for nearly 50 years.
Montessori School
(1)
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Grades: PK-3
| 35 students
St. Clement's School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
Grades: PK-K
| 130 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
2340 Omilo Ln
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-5551
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Grades: K
| 53 students
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023
(Church of the Nazarene)
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Epiphany School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School (Episcopal)
1041 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-1491
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
5919 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 396-8466
Grades: K-9
| 93 students
Kula Kokua (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
845 22nd Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2802
Grades: K-2
| 13 students
Our Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-7765
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked private preschools in Honolulu, HI include Mid Pacific Institute, Sacred Hearts Academy and Hawaii Baptist Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Honolulu, HI?
29 private preschools are located in Honolulu, HI.
How much do private preschools cost in Honolulu, HI?
The average tuition cost is $13,692, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $12,559.
How diverse are private preschools in Honolulu, HI?
Honolulu, HI private preschools are approximately 81% minority students, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average of 65%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Honolulu, HI?
72% of private preschools in Honolulu, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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