Soto Academy (2026 Profile)

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Soto Academy

1708 Nuuanu Ave Ste 1
Honolulu, HI 96817

Tel: (808) 533-0452

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Soto Academy is dedicated to developing good citizens and academic proficiency through character and physical development.

We help students develop to their full potential socially, mentally and physically.

Students are taught self-discipline, a sense of organization and independence.

We encourage creative thinking, pride and quality in accomplishment, and respect for self and others with "the 3 R's." School is an extension of home.

A high level of communication is maintained between home and school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Soto Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Soto Academy is dedicated to developing good citizens and academic proficiency through character and physical development. We help students develop to their full potential socially, mentally and physically. Students are taught self-discipline, a sense of organization and independence. We encourage creative thinking, pride and quality in accomplishment, and respect for self and others with "the 3 R's." School is an extension of home. A high level of communication is maintained between home and school.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Soto Academy?

The application deadline for Soto Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,590 for elementary schools and $22,064 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).