For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,770 students located throughout Hawaii.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (HI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
270 Schools
# Students
2,730 Students
106,591 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (HI)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
n/a
69%
Academic Programs
This State (HI)
US
Avg. AP Courses
n/a
22
Avg. IB Courses
n/a
28
Avg. Class Size
n/a
13
Academic Performance
This State (HI)
US
Avg. SAT Score
n/a
1270
Avg. ACT Score
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27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
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59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (HI)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
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$64,477
Avg. Tuition (Day)
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$38,040
Avg. Tuition (International)
n/a
$62,455
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
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42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
n/a
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (HI)
US
% Students of Color
n/a
30%
% International Students
n/a
27%
% Boarding Students
n/a
59%
Top Hawaii Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Gr: 5-12, PG | 3-12, PG (day) | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 7 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) | 2,300 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 $69,600 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?
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii has the highest average SAT scores (1240) in Hawaii.
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