Hanahauʻoli School
Hawaiʻi School Guide ｜ Written by: Academia Tutor School Editorial Team / Supervised by: Yamahi
- Independent elementary school, Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6, in Makiki, Honolulu. Founded in 1918; the name means “Joyous Work.” 234 students in 2026–27.
- Main entry point: Junior Kindergarten. Grades 1–6 only as space allows; Hanahauʻoli does not accept kindergarten applications.
- Next deadline: applications for 2027–28 close Monday, November 30, 2026 (the fee rises after Nov. 15).
- Tuition 2026–27: $31,950 (all grades). About 22% of students receive financial aid.
Basic information
Which grades can you enter?
- Junior Kindergarten is the primary entry point. For 2027–28, children born June 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023 are eligible.
- Kindergarten: no applications — kindergarten places are filled from the previous year’s JK wait pool.
- Grades 1–6: on a space-available basis.
- Children of alumni, siblings and children of faculty and staff get priority consideration, but admission is not automatic.
2027–28 admissions timeline
ApplicationFinancial aidTours & interviewsDecision
Hanahauʻoli does not test children — its interviews are small-group classroom activities. And because kindergarten has no applications, families who want to start early should apply for Junior Kindergarten.
Tuition and financial aid
- Tuition for 2026–27: $31,950 for every grade, including on-island trips, classroom materials and morning snacks (not lunch).
- Application fee: $150 (Sept. 1 – Nov. 15) or $200 (Nov. 16–30). Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $1,000.
- After-school care (C.A.M.P., until 5:30 p.m.): $3,200 for 2026–27.
- Financial aid is need-based, through Ravenna; new families apply by Feb. 15, 2027. About 22% of students receive aid.
Applying from outside Hawaiʻi
- Hanahauʻoli’s website does not mention international students, visas or English requirements — contact admissions@hanahauoli.org.
- Interviews are in person on campus on Saturday mornings in January and February 2027.
How Academia Tutor School can help
Our Private School Entrance Exam Prep program prepares children for the parts of admission that are hard to practice at home: small-group classroom activities like Hanahauʻoli’s interviews, cooperative play, and the listening and vocabulary skills teachers notice. Lessons run Monday to Friday after school, private or in groups of up to five. In 2026, our students were admitted to 23 schools.
No tutoring program can promise admission, and we do not. Our goal is for your child to walk in calm and ready to show who they are.
Related: Hawaii private school application deadlines for 2027–28 · Hawaiʻi School Guide
Sources
Hanahauʻoli School, “At a Glance,” “History,” “Application Timeline,” “Admissions FAQs,” “Tuition and Fees,” “Financial Aid,” “Docent Tours,” “Multiage Classrooms” and “Professional Development Center.” Information as of October 24, 2026. Details change every year — always confirm with the school. Academia Tutor School is not affiliated with Hanahauʻoli School.
