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Best Hawaii 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 138 private schools serving 41,169 students in Hawaii (there are , serving 169,308 students). 20% of all K-12 students in Hawaii attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $15,616 for elementary schools and $18,597 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Mid-Pacific Institute, and Iolani School.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 72% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
67% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Overview

This State (HI)
US
# Schools
138 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
41,169 Students
5,709,310 Students
% Average Students of Color
72%
34%

Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3,737 Teachers
507,999 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,827
$14,886
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,603
$1,157
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,147
$7,120
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$804.5 million
$61.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.65
# American Indian Students
903 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
11,908 Students
265,298 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
958 Students
507,881 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
404 Students
417,171 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
7,818 Students
2,937,268 Students
% White Students
19%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
5,495 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
14%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
12,723 Students
1,474,469 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Mid-Pacific Institute, and Iolani School.
How many private schools are located in Hawaii?
There are 138 private schools are located in Hawaii.
How much do private schools cost in Hawaii?
The average private school tuition in Hawaii is $15,616 for elementary schools and $18,597 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Hawaii?
Approximately 72% of students in Hawaii private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Hawaii go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Hawaii attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hawaii?
67% of private schools in Hawaii are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.
Which private schools in Hawaii are often viewed compared to one another?

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