Below Average
#74 of 86 private schools in HI
Punahou School
School
1601 PUNAHOU ST, Honolulu, HI 96822
Enrollment
3,700
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
3,700
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Hawaii private schools
#74 of 86
In Honolulu
#25 of 28
public schools
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About Punahou School
Punahou School is a private school in Honolulu, HI. Punahou School serves approximately 3,700 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Punahou School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 86 private schools in HI.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- HI avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Punahou School is a large school: 3,700 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.
Punahou School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Punahou School compares to 74 public schools serving similar grades in Honolulu, HI
Student Demographics
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1601 PUNAHOU ST, Honolulu, HI 96822
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Punahou School may also want to explore other schools in the area. University Laboratory School (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARYKNOLL SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Honolulu, see our Honolulu schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96822 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,594
Median Home Value
$985,100
Median Rent
$1,736/mo
Population
44,551
College Educated
57.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
42.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Punahou School
What grades does Punahou School serve?
Punahou School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Punahou School?
Punahou School has an enrollment of approximately 3,700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Punahou School?
The student-teacher ratio at Punahou School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Punahou School rank in HI?
Punahou School ranks #74 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Punahou School's MySchoolScout rating?
Punahou School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Punahou School a private school?
Yes, Punahou School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Punahou School a religious school?
No, Punahou School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,700
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 293
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 943-3669
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