For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 312 students in Wailuku, HI (there are , serving 4,031 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Wailuku, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private school in Wailuku, HI is St. Anthony School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private schools in Wailuku, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Wailuku 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1627 Mill St A
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ke Kula O Piilani
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1934
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Gr: K-5 | 39 students
Overview
This Town (Wailuku)
This State (HI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
312 Students
40,959 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
72%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$16,193
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
# American Indian Students
10 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
33 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
11%
30%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
n/a
404 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
98 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
31%
19%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
142 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
46%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Wailuku, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in Wailuku, HI is St. Anthony School.
How many private schools are located in Wailuku?
2 private schools are located in Wailuku.
What percentage of students in Wailuku go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Wailuku are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wailuku?
50% of private schools in Wailuku are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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