Punahou School Photo - Punahou`s 76-acre campus, located at the edge of Manoa Valley in Honolulu, is home to more than 50 educational and administrative buildings. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend most of their classes in lower campus, an area known as the Academy Quad (pictured here).

Oldest Private Schools in Hawaii

The average private school in Hawaii was founded around 1959 (2024-25).
The oldest private school in Hawaii is Punahou School, founded in 1841.
Year Founded Range: 1841 1961 Avg. Year Founded: 1932

Oldest Private Schools in Hawaii (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Punahou School
Punahou School Photo - Punahou`s 76-acre campus, located at the edge of Manoa Valley in Honolulu, is home to more than 50 educational and administrative buildings. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend most of their classes in lower campus, an area known as the Academy Quad (pictured here).
(1)
Founding Date: 1841
Grades: K-12
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-12
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Rank: #33.
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)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: K-12
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Rank: #44.
St. Andrew's Schools
St. Andrew's Schools Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: NS-12
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2427
Rank: #55.
Mid Pacific Institute
Mid Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-12
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Rank: #66.
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)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: NS-12
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Rank: #77.
Hanahauoli School
Alternative School
(1)
Founding Date: 1918
Grades: PK-6
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Rank: #88.
Hawaiian Mission Academy
Hawaiian Mission Academy Photo - Hawaiian Mission Academy - Stand-up Paddling class
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: 9-12
1438 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-2207
Rank: #99.
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)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
2707 Pamoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-4111
Rank: #1010.
Maryknoll School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: K-12
1526 Alexander St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 952-7100
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kahili Adventist School
Kahili Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Rank: #1313.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1931
Grades: PK-8
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Rank: #1414.
Kalihi Union Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1932
Grades: NS
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Rank: #1515.
Maui Adventist School
Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: K-8
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Rank: #1616.
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: K-8
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Mary Star Of The Sea School
Mary Star Of The Sea School Photo - Mary, Star of the Sea School's beautiful campus
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-8
4469 Malia St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-0208
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-5
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
St. Catherine School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Rank: #2121.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: K-12
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7321
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Holy Nativity School
Holy Nativity School Photo - Built on deep relationships and personalized attention, Holy Nativity School`s motto is character, heart, and excellence. Head of School Jeanne Wilks celebrates that, "HNS is your neighborhood school in East Honolulu and is rooted in the Episcopal tradition of respect and inclusion." The small school by design serves students in Preschool-6th Grade.
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: NS-6
5286 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 373-3232
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hanalani Schools
Hanalani Schools Photo - Hanalani has a highly successful robotics program that contributed to two International Championship and 4 Regional Championship Botball teams. Here a student builds a robot from the multitude of parts and tools at his disposal.
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
St. Anthony School Kailua
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
148 Makawao St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-3331
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Assets School
Assets School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: K-12
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Calvary By The Sea Montessori School
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-K
5339 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5104
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
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)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-12
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
830 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-9611
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Saint Mark Lutheran School
Saint Mark Lutheran School Photo - Saint Mark's new Early Learning Center and Administration Building
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
45-725 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Variety School Of Hawaii
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: Inquire with school
710 Palekaua Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hawaii average private schools founding year?
The Hawaii average private schools founding year is 1959 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Hawaii?
The top ranked private schools in Hawaii include Punahou School, Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center and Iolani School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Hawaii?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Hawaii is Punahou School, with a year of 1841. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Punahou School, with a year of 1841.

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