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Holy Nativity School

5286 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, HI 96821

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Nativity School Photo #1 - Built on deep relationships and personalized attention, Holy Nativity School`s motto is character, heart, and excellence. Head of School Jeanne Wilks celebrates that, "HNS is your neighborhood school in East Honolulu and is rooted in the Episcopal tradition of respect and inclusion." The small school by design serves students in Preschool-6th Grade.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1949
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
character, heart, and excellence

Student Body

Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Admissions Director
Kelly Goheen
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School Notes

  • Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Holy Nativity School is dedicated to excellence in education within a small and personalized environment. Built upon principles of respect and inclusion, Holy Nativity School values each child`s individuality as it develops principled citizens who recognize their role in the local and global community.
  • Holy Nativity School is a small school with big experiences, a big heart, and a big reputation for excellence. Built on deep relationships and personalized attention, the HNS motto is character, heart, and excellence. We are East Honolulus neighborhood school and we are rooted in the Episcopal tradition of respect and inclusion.
  • HNS is small by design. We serve students from preschool through grade six, with two teachers in each classroom. One class per grade ensures that every student is given the ability to take on new challenges while continuing to develop strengths. Our beautiful and safe four-acre campus boasts three playfields, a full-size gymnasium, and dedicated art and music rooms - facilities often seen at larger schools. At HNS, every child is truly known and "personal best" is part of our regular practice, not just a clever tagline.
  • HNS students benefit from a small school setting with big experiences and unique endeavors like class trips, community service projects, and authentic student leadership roles. Weekly specialist classes in music, art, PE, religion and mindfulness, along with various co-curricular activities, allow students to find their role in sports teams, chapel services, speech teams, and more. Developing student affinities, talents, and agency is a fundamental part of the HNS Way. Students gain confidence in trying new things in a school that understands how to balance support and challenge, honest feedback and encouragement.
  • Child rearing in the early years is especially sweet when shared with friends who become like family. With frequent and transparent communication between faculty, administration, and families, along with an active Parent-Teacher Organization and a robust network of alumni, HNS is a place where children and parents develop lifelong friendships. We reflect with awe about the many children and families whom we have been blessed to serve, and we take pride in knowing that our students graduate well-equipped for the challenges of Hawaii's finest secondary schools.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Holy Nativity School?
The application deadline for Holy Nativity School is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Holy Nativity School located?
Holy Nativity School is located in the Kuliouou Kalani Iki neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other private schools located in Kuliouou Kalani Iki.

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The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,590 for elementary schools and $22,064 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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