Christian Academy Photo - Preschool - 12th grade

Top 10 Best Hawaii Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 32 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) serving 11,787 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii include Iolani School, Sacred Hearts Academy, and Hawaii Baptist Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,803, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $14,826.
69% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii (2025)

School
Location
Grades
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
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Kaimuki Christian School
Kaimuki Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Grades: NS-12
| 325 students
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)
54-230 Kamehameha HWY
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1900
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
The Children's House
The Children's House Photo - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.
Montessori School (Christian)
1840 Komo Mai Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4131
Grades: PK-3
| 404 students
Damien Memorial School
Damien Memorial School Photo
(Catholic)
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Grades: 6-12
| 604 students
Hanahauoli School
Alternative School
(1)
1922 Makiki St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 949-6461
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
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)
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 625-0737
Grades: PK-12
| 699 students
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.
(Baptist)
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,122 students
Hongwanji Mission School
Hongwanji Mission School Photo
(4)
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0521
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
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)
563 Kamoku St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Grades: K-12
| 2,023 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
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
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Everyone comes to learn
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
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)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Grades: NS-12
| 625 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Variety School Of Hawaii
Special Education School
710 Palekaua Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 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
Christian Academy
Christian Academy Photo - Preschool - 12th grade
(Assembly of God)
(2)
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
Christian Liberty Academy
Christian Liberty Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Honolulu Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
350 Ulua St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-5471
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Mary Star Of The Sea School
Mary Star Of The Sea School Photo - Mary, Star of the Sea School's beautiful campus
(Catholic)
(1)
4469 Malia St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-0208
Grades: K-8
| 249 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
St. Catherine School
(Catholic)
(1)
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
(4)
940 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-4651
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
94-651 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4475
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Saint Mark Lutheran School
Saint Mark Lutheran School Photo - Saint Mark's new Early Learning Center and Administration Building
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
45-725 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-5589
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - TCS Preschool teachers 2016-17
(Christian)
(8)
875 Auloa Road & 1110 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
Grades: NS-12
| 242 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
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School Photo - Chinese Lion Dance 2023
(Church of the Nazarene)
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Windward Nazarene Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Grades: NS-8
| 140 students

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