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Parker School

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,890
  • Acceptance rate: 87%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 5 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
306 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Parker School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art 2D, AP Art 3D, AP Art Drawing, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP Physics, AP U.S. History
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 5 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
K-5 grade tuition for 2020-21: $15995 6-12 grade tuition for 2017-18: $17890 Tuition increase averages between 3-6% per year.400
% on Financial Aid
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,560
Acceptance Rate
87%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Makela Bruno-Kidani
Admissions Associate
Maile Wong

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International, Class Leadership, International Thespian Society, Investment Club, Journalism Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Pacific & Asian Affairs Council, Parker Bulls Soccer Club, Robotics Team, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Dramatiques

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intermural sports, Track and Field

School Notes

  • Excellence, integrity and compassion are the cornerstones of Parker`s mission. We create an environment that cultivates the qualities necessary to succeed in an interconnected world: creativity, curiosity, resilience, constructive risk-taking and teamwork. Parker School graduates are lifelong learners who have the skills to work independently, yet are valuable team members who are compassionate and embracediversity.
  • Excellence maika`iloa: We mentor students to believe in and expect the most of themselves and to utilize their unique gifts to the fullest. Similarly, we look to our faculty, staff and board members to inspire and lead by positiveexample.We impart high yet realistic expectations and instill a love of learning while providing a rigorous academicprogram.We offer students the opportunity to explore, evolve and excel in all facets of school life, understanding that a balanced education engages the wholeindividual.
  • Integrity pono: We value diversity and the unique perspectives of individuals andcultures.We encourage the fundamental qualities of responsibility, accountability, honesty andtrustworthiness.We honor and respect others, this place, and ourheritage.
  • Compassion aloha: We embrace the spirit of `ohana. In an environment filled with kindness, inclusion and empathy, everyone isfamily.We recognize the power of giving at the personal, local and globallevels.We balance celebrating achievement and success with gratitude andhumility.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Parker School cost?
Parker School's tuition is approximately $17,890 for private students.
What schools are Parker School often compared to?
Parker School is often viewed alongside schools like Hawaii Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Parker School?
The acceptance rate of Parker School is 87%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Parker School offer?
Parker School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Parker School?
The application deadline for Parker School is Feb. 5 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 5 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Parker School has a family feel like no other-small but mighty! The academics are amazing along with a great list of elective courses( art,theatre, etc.)! My kids absolutely THRIVE here! The staff from the Custodian to the Headmaster have one goal and one goal only- my children and preparing them for life. The athletic program could use a little boost and it would help to have an athletic facility, but my kids still get so much from this tiny little red Parker School!
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5  
Excellent, loving teachers in a bucolic campus surrounded by green rolling hills... I love that the lower school is in a healthy and clean recent building, very open with some covered outdoor spaces. Project-oriented curriculum leads to lots of learning, enhanced with many specialty classes such as Spanish, Art, PE and Music. Parents care and are involved. Atmosphere is serene. My kid has loved all her teachers so far, and thinks she is lucky to attend possibly the best school in the world...
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,890
  • Acceptance rate: 87%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 5 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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