For the 2026 school year, there are 138 private schools serving 41,075 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 $15,668 for elementary schools and $18,683 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Iolani School, Mid-Pacific Institute, and Punahou School.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 72% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (HI)
US
# Schools
138 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
41,075 Students
5,704,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
72%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,748 Teachers
508,163 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
$15,873
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,695
$1,142
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,147
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$804.5 million
$61.65 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.65
# American Indian Students
903 Students
29,894 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
11,908 Students
265,116 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
958 Students
507,540 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
404 Students
416,768 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
7,818 Students
2,934,043 Students
% White Students
20%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
5,495 Students
22,226 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
12,629 Students
1,473,309 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Hawaii 糖心原创s by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 糖心原创s
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Hawaii?
The top-ranked private schools in Hawaii include Iolani School, Mid-Pacific Institute, and Punahou 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 $15,668 for elementary schools and $18,683 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?
Which private schools in Hawaii are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hawaii include: Parker School vs. Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Hale Aloha Nazarene School vs. Haili Christian School, Waimea Country School vs. Parker School
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