Ho'ala School Photo - Our small class sizes allow students to make life-long friendships. Communication skills are taught including conflict resolution which creates respectful dialog and dispels bullying behaviors.

Hawaii Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree is 51% (2024-25).
The private school in Hawaii with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hongwanji Mission School, with 99% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 25% 99% Avg. Advanced Degree: 62%

Hawaii Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Rank: #22.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 96%
Grades: PK-8
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7321
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Montessori School Of Maui
Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Asia Pacific International School
Asia Pacific International School Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
(Christian)
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-12
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Ho'ala School
Ho'ala School Photo - Our small class sizes allow students to make life-long friendships. Communication skills are taught including conflict resolution which creates respectful dialog and dispels bullying behaviors.
Alternative School
(12)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Everyone comes to learn
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #99.
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: PK-12
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School
Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Photo - The prepared learning environment. The six areas in our Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cosmic, and Peace help children to develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
Montessori School (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-K
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Huakailani School for Girls
Huakailani School for Girls Photo
All-girls
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-8
45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Rank: #1212.
Seabury Hall
Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team
(Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 5-12
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Kahili Adventist School
Kahili Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: PK-8
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. Andrew's Schools
St. Andrew's Schools Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: NS-12
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Rank: #1616.
Parker School
Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: K-12
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Kaimuki Christian School
Kaimuki Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: NS-12
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo - Montessori Community School is an independent, non-sectarian school in Honolulu that has been providing an authentic Montessori education for children ages two through twelve years for nearly 50 years.
Montessori School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-6
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-12
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
St. Philomena Early Learning Center
St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: K
3300 Ala Laulani St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Waimea Country School
Waimea Country School Photo - Hands-on Science in our K/1st multiage class
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: K-6
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Rank: #2323.
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy Photo
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
Grades: K-12
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Damien Memorial School
Damien Memorial School Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 6-12
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Hawaiian Mission Academy
Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo - Hawaiian Mission Academy - Stand-up Paddling class
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 9-12
1438 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Maui Adventist School
Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: K-8
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Rank: #2828.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 48%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo - 'Iolani School's Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership rises in the center of the school's 25 acre campus.
(Episcopal)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: K-12
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Saint Mark Lutheran School
Saint Mark Lutheran School Photo - Saint Mark's new Early Learning Center and Administration Building
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
45-725 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Rank: #3131.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 38%
Grades: PK-5
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Rank: #3232.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 32%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023
(Church of the Nazarene)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-8
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #3535.
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - TCS Preschool teachers 2016-17
(Christian)
(8)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: NS-12
875 Auloa Road & 1110 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree is 51% for 2024-25.
Which private schools in Hawaii have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in Hawaii with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Hongwanji Mission School, St. Theresa School and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
Which private high school and private elementary school in Hawaii have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in Hawaii with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hawaii Preparatory Academy, with 90% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hongwanji Mission School, with 99% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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