St. Theresa School (2026 Profile)

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St. Theresa School

712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817

Tel: (808) 536-4073

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St. Theresa School in Honolulu, HI is a Catholic coâ€“educational private school serving grades PKâ€“8 with a total enrollment of 233 udents.

Founded in 1931, the school is located in a large city community within the Liliha Kapalama neighborhood.

The school maintains a udentâ€“teacher ratio of 11:1 with an average class size of 20 and employs 21 teachers, 32% of whom hold advanced degrees.

Annual tuition is $7,600, with 15% of udents receiving financial aid, averaging $1,000 per award.

Theresa School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for diversity, with over 94% of enrolled udents representing students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 233 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,600
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Theresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1931

Student Body

Total Students

233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

32%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform Required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,600

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Tuition Notes

+ $300 Comprehensive Fee - All Grades Preschool Tuition $8,600

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChoirDrama

Speech Club

School Notes

Preschool for ages 3 & 4 children must be toilet trained Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1st.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Theresa School cost?

St. Theresa School's tuition is approximately $7,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Theresa School?

The acceptance rate of St. Theresa School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

What sports does St. Theresa School offer?

St. Theresa School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Theresa School?

The application deadline for St. Theresa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Theresa School located?

St. Theresa School is located in the Liliha Kapalama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 6 other private schools located in Liliha Kapalama.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

I attended St. Theresa's from 1959 to 1968. It was the best thing my parents could have done for me. These are your formidable years and the teachers were totally involved with their students. They cared. I absolutely love to tell people that I attended St. Theresa's.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - hoku1

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 233 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,600
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,170 for elementary schools and $21,496 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).