Very Good
#22 of 86 private schools in HI
Top 24% of private schools
Mary, Star of the Sea School
Elementary School · Honolulu, HI
A private elementary school in Honolulu, HI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4469 MALIA ST, Honolulu, HI 96821
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mary, Star of the Sea School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$174,152
Median home value
$1,457,700
Median rent
$2,946/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Mayor John H Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Kahala Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Waialae Elementary - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mary, Star of the Sea School is listed in Honolulu, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mary, Star of the Sea School
Mary, Star of the Sea School is a private elementary school in Honolulu, HI, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary, Star of the Sea School
What grades does Mary, Star of the Sea School serve?
Mary, Star of the Sea School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mary, Star of the Sea School?
Mary, Star of the Sea School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary, Star of the Sea School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary, Star of the Sea School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mary, Star of the Sea School rank in HI?
Mary, Star of the Sea School ranks #22 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Mary, Star of the Sea School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary, Star of the Sea School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary, Star of the Sea School a private school?
Yes, Mary, Star of the Sea School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mary, Star of the Sea School a religious school?
Mary, Star of the Sea School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 734-0208
- Area population (ZIP 96821)
- 19,831
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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