Here is a detailed list of private schools followed by public schools on the island of Oahu:
Private Schools on Oahu
Religious Private Schools
- Iolani School (Episcopal)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Known for its rigorous academics and prestigious reputation.
- Punahou School (Christian, affiliated with the United Church of Christ)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- One of the largest and most well-known private schools in Hawaii, famous for its academic excellence and successful alumni.
- Sacred Hearts Academy (Catholic, all-girls school)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Offers a Catholic education with a focus on empowering young women.
- Saint Louis School (Catholic, all-boys school)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: 6 to 12
- A private Catholic school focused on developing men of character.
- St. Andrew’s Priory (Episcopal, all-girls school)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Emphasizes leadership and academic achievement in a nurturing, all-girls environment.
- Maryknoll School (Catholic)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- A private Catholic school offering a strong academic program with a focus on service and faith.
- Holy Family Catholic Academy (Catholic)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: K to 8
- Provides a quality Catholic education with a focus on academics and moral development.
Non-religious Private Schools
- Mid-Pacific Institute (Non-denominational)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Offers a well-rounded education with an emphasis on creativity and innovation.
- The Kamehameha Schools (Primarily for Native Hawaiian children)
- Location: Honolulu (with campuses in other parts of the state)
- Grades: K to 12
- Focuses on preserving Hawaiian culture while providing excellent academic opportunities.
- Chaminade University High School (Catholic)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: 9 to 12
- A smaller, college-preparatory Catholic high school.
- The Academy of the Pacific (Independent, progressive)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: K to 12
- Emphasizes experiential learning and individualized education.
- Le Jardin Academy (International Baccalaureate)
- Location: Kailua
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Offers a rigorous International Baccalaureate program, with a global perspective on education.
Montessori and Alternative Schools
- The Montessori School of Hawaii
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 6
- Follows the Montessori educational philosophy, focusing on self-directed learning.
- The Children’s House Montessori School
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 6
- A Montessori-based school that emphasizes independent learning and individualized instruction.
Specialty and Alternative Private Schools
- Hawaii Preparatory Academy (Non-denominational)
- Location: Kailua
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Known for its personalized learning and global perspective.
- Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Provides specialized education for students with hearing and vision impairments.
- International School of Honolulu (International curriculum)
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: Pre-K to 12
- Offers an international curriculum with an emphasis on global citizenship.
Public Schools on Oahu
Elementary Schools
- Aiea Elementary School
- Location: Aiea
- Aliamanu Elementary School
- Location: Honolulu
- Waianae Elementary School
- Location: Waianae
- Kailua Elementary School
- Location: Kailua
- Kapolei Elementary School
- Location: Kapolei
- Manoa Elementary School
- Location: Honolulu
- Mililani Waena Elementary School
- Location: Mililani
- Moanalua Elementary School
- Location: Honolulu
- Pearl City Elementary School
- Location: Pearl City
- Salt Lake Elementary School
- Location: Salt Lake
- Waipahu Elementary School
- Location: Waipahu
- Palolo Elementary School
- Location: Palolo
Middle Schools
- Aiea Middle School
- Location: Aiea
- Aliamanu Middle School
- Location: Honolulu
- Waianae Intermediate School
- Location: Waianae
- Kailua Middle School
- Location: Kailua
- Kapolei Middle School
- Location: Kapolei
- Manoa Middle School
- Location: Honolulu
- Mililani Middle School
- Location: Mililani
- Moanalua Middle School
- Location: Honolulu
- Pearl City Highlands Middle School
- Location: Pearl City
- Waipahu Intermediate School
- Location: Waipahu
- Niu Valley Middle School
- Location: Honolulu
High Schools
- Aiea High School
- Location: Aiea
- Aliamanu High School
- Location: Honolulu
- Kalani High School
- Location: Honolulu
- Kapolei High School
- Location: Kapolei
- Kaimuki High School
- Location: Honolulu
- Kailua High School
- Location: Kailua
- McKinley High School
- Location: Honolulu
- Mililani High School
- Location: Mililani
- Moanalua High School
- Location: Honolulu
- Pearl City High School
- Location: Pearl City
- Waianae High School
- Location: Waianae
- Waipahu High School
- Location: Waipahu
- Leilehua High School
- Location: Wahiawa
Charter Schools on Oahu
- Hawaii Technology Academy
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: K to 12
- Kamaile Academy
- Location: Waianae
- Grades: K to 12
- Pacific Buddhist Academy
- Location: Honolulu
- Grades: 9 to 12
- Hawaii Charter Academy
- Location: Multiple campuses, including Oahu
- Grades: K to 12
- Kaiapuni Schools (Hawaiian Language Immersion)
- Location: Various locations
- Grades: K to 12