Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is a nonsectarian preschool through third鈥揼rade program located in central city Honolulu, HI, enrolling 35 students in a co鈥揺d setting.
Founded in 1905, the school is among the oldest private schools in Hawaii and operates on a 50鈥揳cre campus in the Makiki and Punchbowl neighborhood.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 2 teachers serving 35 students, offering early learning in a central city community.
Tuition at, Day Car is $25,000 annually, above the Honolulu average private elementary school tuition of $19,266.
The student body is 92 percent students of color, contributing to the school's ranking in the top 20% of Hawaii private schools for diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car?
The application deadline for Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car located?
Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 5 other private schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is Punahou School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hanahauoli School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. Clement's School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-2082
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Tuition listed
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki
(Christian)
1415 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-2033
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-2033
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
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