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The Children's House

1840 Komo Mai Drive Pearl City, HI 96782

Quick Facts (2026-27)

The Children's House Photo #1 - Rubberized/Padded areas in front of the classrooms make for a fun, safe place to engage in activity.
The Children's House Photo #2 - Our open classroom design is geared toward a child sized world with work areas both inside and out.
The Children's House Photo #3 - Our big yard area allows the students free space to play on beautiful, sunny days. The yard overlooks a stream that runs in the back of the school.
The Children's House Photo #4 - The lower pavilion is used for Physical Education classes, school assemblies, and much more!
The Children's House Photo #5 - Since its establishment in 1965, The Children’s House Hawaii has followed the Montessori approach to education. It has consistently prepared the classroom environment guided by Montessori principles.
The Children's House Photo #6 - A student works hands on with the science material.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Rankings

The Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.

Student Body

Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. Harriet Ayakawa
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
KeyboardingPercussion

School Notes

  • The Children`s House is an independent, co-educational Christian School with a Montessori approach, serving students from Preschool to Sixth Grade located in upper Pearl City. Since 1965, The Children's House has been committed to providing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate education.
  • We value the development of the whole child, physically, socially, cognitively, and spiritually.
  • The Children`s House is an independent, co-educational Christian School with a Montessori approach, serving students from Preschool to Sixth Grade located in upper Pearl City. Since 1965, The Children's House has been committed to providing a child-centered, developmentally appropriate education. We value the development of the whole child, physically, socially, cognitively, and spiritually.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's House's ranking?
The Children's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Children's House?
The application deadline for The Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Honolulu County, HI is $16,572 for elementary schools and $18,693 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Honolulu County, HI is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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