Huakailani School for Girls Photo

Top 10 Best Hawaii Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 32 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Hawaii. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Hawaii.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Hawaii include Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Mid Pacific Institute, and Haleakala Waldorf School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Hawaii (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7321
Grades: K-12
| 599 students
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)
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 656 students
Hanahauoli School
Alternative School
(1)
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy Photo
(3)
909 Haumea Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 674-3523
Grades: K-12
| 585 students
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)
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Le Jardin Academy
Le Jardin Academy Photo
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
Grades: PK-12
| 831 students
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Mid Pacific Institute
Mid Pacific Institute Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2445 Ka'ala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 283-6155
Grades: PK-12
| 1,528 students
Montessori School Of Maui
Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
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)
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Grades: K-12
| 3,724 students
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Grades: 5-12
| 30 students
91-1011 Lexington Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 682-7337
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Assets School
Assets School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
One Ohana Nui Way
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1356
Grades: K-12
| 332 students
Carden Academy Of Maui
(2)
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Huakailani School for Girls
Huakailani School for Girls Photo
All-girls
45-035 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 263-2020
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Ke Kula O Piilani
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1934
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Grades: K-5
| 39 students
74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
La Pietra Hawaii School For Girls
La Pietra Hawaii School For Girls Photo - La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls
All-girls
2933 Poni Moi Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-2744
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Malamalama Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Manoa Japanese Language School
Special Program Emphasis
2804 E Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-2602
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
Moiliili Community Center
Special Program Emphasis
2535 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 955-1555
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
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)
1239 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 522-0244
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Na Liko Llc
Alternative School
715 Umi St 1h
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 699-1660
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
153 Bougainville Drive
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1727
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
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)
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Grades: K-12
| 306 students
1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-6442
Grades: PK-3
| 35 students
Roots School
740 Haiku Road
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 250-7988
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Soto Academy
1708 Nuuanu Ave Ste 1
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-0452
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Waimea Country School
Waimea Country School Photo - Hands-on Science in our K/1st multiage class
Alternative School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Grades: K-6
| 48 students

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