Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 115 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.

Most Selective Private Preschools in Hawaii

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
Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center Photo - Distinctively Christian, Academically Excellent and Uniquely Innovative. Developing global learners for 21st century learning in an inclusive, caring Catholic, Montessori environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mid Pacific Institute
Mid Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Rank: #55.
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #66.
Windward Nazarene Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Rank: #77.
Kauai Christian Academy
Kauai Christian Academy Photo - Color Fun Run
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #1010.
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Everyone comes to learn
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Island School
Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
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
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Makua Lani Christian Academy
Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Sacred Hearts Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy Photo - For over 115 years, Sacred Hearts Academy has developed girls through its educational and extra-curricular programs and ways of teaching focused on what helps girls advance and thrive.
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
St. Francis School
St. Francis School Photo - Aloha Show is an annual program which includes grades K-12. We honor a King and a Queen from the Senior class. Many students share their talents performing with their classmates in the Royal Court. Here are some high school students after their Hula performance.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Doris Todd Christian Academy
Doris Todd Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023
(Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
830 Main St
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
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
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Rank: #2323.
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K
3300 Ala Laulani St
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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