Punahou School vs. Iolani School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Punahou School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
Iolani School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1841
1863
Students Body
Total Students
3724 students
2023 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
150
96
Grade 1 Students
150
95
Grade 2 Students
150
71
Grade 3 Students
150
69
Grade 4 Students
200
68
Grade 5 Students
200
78
Grade 6 Students
288
136
Grade 7 Students
368
178
Grade 8 Students
368
185
Grade 9 Students
436
275
Grade 10 Students
440
273
Grade 11 Students
419
259
Grade 12 Students
405
240
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
295 teachers
218 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
77%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Number of AP Classes
19
31
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Oct. 1 / Nov. 1
Oct. 15
Tuition Cost
$34,230
$32,890
Tuition Notes
2026 – 2027
Financial aid and Merit is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.
% on Financial Aid
23%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,600
n/a
Admissions Director
Maile Uohara
Kelly Monaco
Admissions Associate
n/a
Raquel Leong
Sports
Total Sports Offered
24
24
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
90+ Clubs and Student OrganziationHula
Robotic ProgramStudent Newspaper
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and OrchestraCeramics
ChoirDance
DesignDrawing and Painting
Mixed Mediaphotography
Stage BandTheatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CSAL