For the 2026 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,730 students located throughout Hawaii.
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Best Hawaii Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Hawaii Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
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Christian
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 42%
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65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
The Episcopal Church
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Hawaii?
There are 3 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Hawaii.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Hawaii?
The average Hawaii boarding school tuition cost is $64,042 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Hawaii?
Iolani School, founded in 1863, is the oldest boarding school in Hawaii.
What boarding school in Hawaii has the lowest acceptance rates?
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (42%) in Hawaii.
What boarding school in Hawaii has the highest average SAT scores?
Iolani School has the highest average SAT scores (1340) in Hawaii.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 2,730
- Average Tuition: $64,042
- Average Class Size: 14 students
- % Students Boarding: 28%
- % International Students: 17%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
- Average SAT Score: 1,253
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 79%
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