For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,730 students located throughout Hawaii.
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Top Hawaii Boarding Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Grades: 5-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
K-12, PG (day)
| 130 students
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Grades: 9-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
K-12, PG (day)
| 400 students
Iolani School
(Episcopal)
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Grades: 9-12
K-12 (day)
K-12 (day)
| 2,200 students
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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