For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 90% Tuition listed
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 42% Tuition listed
Iolani School![Iolani School Photo]( "Iolani School Photo")
(Episcopal)
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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 $66,733 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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