The average private preschool acceptance rate in Hawaii is 82% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Hawaii is Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 82%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Hawaii (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mid Pacific Institute
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Makua Lani Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Sacred Hearts Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
St. Francis School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Doris Todd Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Holy Family Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Malamalama Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Rank: #2323.
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
Montessori School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Hawaii average private preschools acceptance rate is 82% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private preschools in Hawaii?
The top ranked private preschools in Hawaii include Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center, Maui Preparatory Academy and Mid Pacific Institute.
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