Youth Education
Find the right school for your child with comprehensive options across Hawaii. Explore private schools for all ages, preschools, and special education resources designed to support every learner’s unique needs.
Private K–12 Schools
Full-time private schools offering elementary to high school education
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Christian Academy
➤ 3400 Moanalua Rd
☎ (808) 836-0233Christian Academy in Honolulu is a private Christian school offering education from preschool through high school.
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Damien Memorial School
➤ 1401 Houghtailing St, Honolulu, HI 96817
☎ (808) 841-0195Damien Memorial School in Honolulu is a private Catholic institution serving grades 6–12.
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Hanalani Schools
➤ 94-294 Anania Dr, Mililani, HI 96789
☎ (808) 625-0737Hanalani Schools is a private Christian institution serving students from preschool through 12th grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 16.
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Hawaii Baptist Academy
➤ 1848 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu HI 96817
☎ (808) 595-5000Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA), is a private Christian school located in Honolulu, offering education from preschool through 12th grade.
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Hoala School
➤ 1067 California Ave # A, Wahiawa, HI 96786
☎ (808) 621-1898Located in Wahiawā, Ho`āla School is a private institution offering education from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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‘Iolani School
➤ 563 Kamoku St, Honolulu, HI 96826
☎ (808) 949-5355‘Iolani School in Honolulu is a prestigious, co-educational, college-preparatory institution serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Island Pacific Academy
➤ 909 Haumea St, Kapolei, HI 96707
☎ (808) 674-3523Island Pacific Academy (IPA) is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school located in Kapolei, offering education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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La Pietra School for Girls
➤ 2933 Poni Moi Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
☎ (808) 922-2744La Pietra Hawai‘i School for Girls, founded in 1964, is an independent college preparatory school in Honolulu for grades 6 through 12. The student-teacher ratio is 7-1, assuring full attention to every girl.
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Lanakila Baptist
➤ 94-1250 Waipahu Street Waipahu, HI 96797
☎ 808-677-0731Lanakila Baptist Schools is a private Christian school on Oʻahu serving preschool through 12th grade across two campuses.
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Maryknoll School
➤ 1526 Alexander St. Honolulu, HI 96822
☎ (808) 952-8400Maryknoll School is a private Catholic institution serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Sacred Hearts Academy
➤ 3253 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
☎ (808) 734-5058Sacred Hearts Academy is a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Honolulu, offering a college-preparatory education from elementary through 12th grade.
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St. Andrew’s Schools
➤ 224 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
☎ (808) 536-6102St. Andrew’s Schools in Honolulu is a distinguished Episcopal institution offering a comprehensive educational experience from preschool through 12th grade.
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Saint Anthony School
➤ 148 Makawao St, Kailua, HI 96734
☎ (808) 261-3331Located in Kailua, Saint Anthony School is a private Catholic institution that has been serving the community since 1952. The school offers education from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Saint John Vianney
➤ 940 Keolu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734
☎ (808) 261-4651St. John Vianney School in Kailua is a Catholic institution serving students from preschool through 8th grade.
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Saint Joseph Parish School
➤ 94-651 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797
☎ (808) 677-4475St. Joseph Parish School in Waipahu provides a nurturing Catholic education for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Saint Louis
➤ 3142 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
☎ (808) 739-7777Saint Louis School is Hawaii’s only all-boys K–12 Catholic institution. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum and students have access to dual-enrollment opportunities through Chaminade University.
Preschools & Early Learning Centers
Primarily focused on ages 2–5 or preschool programming.
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Cole Academy
The Cole Academy is an early childhood education provider in Hawaiʻi, offering programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
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Hale Keiki School
➤ 153 Bougainville Dr, Honolulu, HI 96818
☎ (808) 423-1727Hale Keiki School is a private institution serving children from preschool through sixth grade. Hale Keiki maintains small class sizes to ensure personalized attention.
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Sacred Hearts Academy Preschool
Sacred Hearts Academy Early Learning Center (ELC) in Honolulu offers a nurturing, all-girls preschool program for children ages 3 to 5.
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SOS Learning Center
➤ 98-029 Hekaha Street, Bldg. 5, Suite 44 Aiea, HI 96701
☎ (808) 488-2211Sounds of Success Preschool and Learning Center (SOS) in Aiea, is a unique private nonprofit institution that combines early childhood education with specialized speech-language therapy.
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Stepping Stones Academy
➤ Centers Across Oahu
• stepping-stones-academy.comStepping Stones Academy is a distinguished early childhood education provider with multiple locations across Oahu caters to children from six weeks to six years old.
Special Education / Learning Differences
Primarily serve students with learning challenges or provide evaluation/advocacy.
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Assets
➤ 1 Ohana Nui Way, Honolulu, HI 96818
☎ (808) 423-1356Assets School in Honolulu is a unique institution dedicated to supporting gifted students and those with learning differences.
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LDAH (Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii)
➤ 245 N Kukui St #205, Honolulu, HI 96817
☎ (808) 536-9684Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaiʻi (LDAH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth with disabilities across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands.
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Child Find DOE
☎ 808-594-0066 (early referral line)
☎ 1-800-297-2070 (DOE)The Child Find program by the Hawaiʻi DOE identifies and evaluates children who may have disabilities and need special education services.