1. Education

Hawaii Schools

As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.

The Academy of the Pacific, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Academy of the Pacific educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Damien Memorial School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Damien High School is a college preparatory institution. The school is operated by the Christian Brothers and combines traditional Catholic teachings with outstanding academics.

Hualalai Academy, Kailua-Kona

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Hualalai Academy cultivates the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, creative and physical development of its students. It offers a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.

Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Kamuela

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Hawaii Preparatory Academy provides a full range of opportunities for students from kindergarten through grade 12.

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Since 1956 Holy Family Catholic Academy has combined traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Iolani School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Iolani School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.

La Pietra, Hawaii School for Girls, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: La Pietra gives young women a unique and enriching high school experience which lays the foundations for life.

Kamehameha Schools

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Kamehameha Schools was established by the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop in 1887. It operates 3 K-12 campuses and 30 preschools. Generous financial aid is available.

Maryknoll School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: P-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Maryknoll School provides the guidance a Catholic student needs in the formative years to incorporate the teachings of moral and spiritual values of the Catholic Church in an intellectual, social and emotional environment.

Punahou School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Punahou School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring environment that embraces diversity. The school is the largest independent school with a population of 3,750.

Sacred Hearts Academy, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Sacred Hearts Academy combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young women in their formative years.

Saint Andrew's Priory School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Epsicopal
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Saint Andrew's Priory School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually. Queen Emma founded the school in 1867.

Saint Anne's School, Kaneohe

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Anne's School offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.

Saint Anthony Junior Senior High School, Maui

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Anthony Junior Senior High School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.

Saint John the Baptist Catholic School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint John the Baptist Catholic School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Saint Joseph Junior Senior High School, Hilo

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Joseph Junior Senior High School gives young people a challenging and stimulating high school experience designed to provide a solid foundation for achievements in later life.

Saint Louis School, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Saint Louis School gives young men a unique and enriching high school experience which lays the foundations for life.

Saint Michael's School, Waialua

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Michael's School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Star of the Sea-Montessori Early Learning Center, Honolulu

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Star of the Sea-Montessori Early Learning Center is dedicated to the development of creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills according to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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