The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree is 50% (2025).
The private preschool 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: 2%
99%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 50%
Hawaii Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
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
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Rank: #33.
Montessori School Of Maui![Montessori School Of Maui Photo Montessori School Of Maui Photo]()

Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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. 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
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #66.
Hawaii Baptist Academy![Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway. 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
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Rank: #77.
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. 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
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Kahili Adventist School![Kahili Adventist School Photo 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
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: PK-12
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: NS-12
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: NS-12
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-6
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
St. Philomena Early Learning Center![St. Philomena Early Learning Center Photo 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
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 833-8080
Rank: #1515.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 48%
Grades: PK-12
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Rank: #1616.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
45-725 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Rank: #1717.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 38%
Grades: PK-5
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Rank: #1818.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 32%
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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. 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
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Waolani Judd Nazarene School![Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023 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
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Rank: #2121.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: NS-12
875 Auloa Road & 1110 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
Rank: #2222.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 20%
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #2323.
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. 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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 12%
Grades: PK-K
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Rank: #2424.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 10%
Grades: PK-12
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Rank: #2525.
Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 6%
Grades: NS-PK
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Rank: #2626.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 5%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Rank: #2727.
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 2%
Grades: NS
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private preschools faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Hawaii who have attained an advanced degree is 50% for 2025.
Which private preschools in Hawaii have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private preschools in Hawaii with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Hongwanji Mission School, St. Theresa School and Montessori School Of Maui.
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