Private Schools in
Hawaii
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsectarian | 39 | |
| Roman Catholic | 24 | |
| Christian | 19 | |
| Baptist | 8 | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist | 8 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 91 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 8 | |
| Special program emphasis | 8 | |
| Special education | 5 | |
| Montessori | 4 |
Private Schools in Hawaii
There are 116 private schools in Hawaii that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punahou School | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 3,700 | Multiracial | 21% | 293 | 1841 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus | KG–12th | Church of Christ | 3,195 | Multiracial | 32% | 270 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Iolani School | KG–12th | Episcopal | 2,021 | Asian American | 39% | 218 | 1863 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Mid Pacific Institute | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,521 | Asian American | 23% | 163 | 1864 | Special program emphasis |
| Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i | KG–12th | Other | 1,163 | White | 85% | 99 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Kamehameha Schools Maui | KG–12th | Other | 1,095 | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 74% | 107 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Maryknoll School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,089 | Asian American | 36% | 98 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Hawaii Baptist Academy | PK–12th | Baptist | 1,049 | Multiracial | 32% | 91 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Maryknoll School | KG–12th | Roman Catholic | 904 | Asian American | 16% | 73 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Louis School | KG–12th | Roman Catholic | 893 | Multiracial | 45% | 62 | 1846 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Le Jardin Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 747 | White | 36% | 90 | 1961 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Hanalani Schools | PK–12th | Christian | 653 | White | 69% | 9 | 1952 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Haleakala Waldorf School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 631 | White | 81% | 31 | 1971 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 599 | Multiracial | 33% | 73 | 1949 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Damien Memorial School | 6th–12th | Roman Catholic | 596 | Asian American | 8% | 37 | 1962 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Island Pacific Academy | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 562 | Multiracial | 43% | 50 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Seabury Hall | 5th–12th | Episcopal | 503 | White | 44% | 50 | 1964 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Francis School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 451 | Asian American | 13% | 48 | 1924 | Special program emphasis |
| Island School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 426 | White | 24% | 42 | 1977 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Makua Lani Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 352 | Multiracial | 34% | 25 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Makua Lanii Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 347 | White | 74% | 22 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Assets School | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 339 | Asian American | 9% | 60 | 1955 | Special education |
| St. Anthony School | KG–12th | Roman Catholic | 319 | White | 32% | 23 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 316 | Asian American | 9% | 19 | 1956 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Hongwanji Mission School | PK–8th | Other | 308 | Asian American | 27% | 31 | 1949 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Hawaii (1)
| District | Grades | Private Schools | Private School Students | Racial Difference * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Department of Education | KG–12th | 116 | 26,668 | 11% |
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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Why are private schools listed under public school districts?
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