Sacred Hearts School & Early Learning Center Photo - We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and that keiki need room to express themselves creatively in order to thrive.

Top 10 Best Hawaii Private Preschools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) serving 7,354 students in Hawaii. You can also find more schools membership associations in Hawaii.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii include Sacred Hearts Academy, Hawaii Baptist Academy, and Hongwanji Mission School.
The average tuition cost is $14,525, which is higher than the Hawaii private preschool average tuition cost of $12,596.
82% of private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Hawaii (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
(1)
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Grades: PK-8
| 233 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
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
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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