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#61 of 86 private schools in HI
Soto Academy
Elementary School
1708 NUUANU AVE STE 1, Honolulu, HI 96817
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Hawaii private schools
#61 of 86
In Honolulu
#21 of 28
public schools
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About Soto Academy
Soto Academy is a private elementary school in Honolulu, HI. Soto Academy serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Soto Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 86 private schools in HI.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- HI avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Soto Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Soto Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Soto Academy 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 Soto Academy compares to 54 public schools serving similar grades in Honolulu, HI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1708 NUUANU AVE STE 1, Honolulu, HI 96817
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Soto Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pauoa Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maemae Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Honolulu, see our Honolulu schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96817 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,690
Median Home Value
$930,000
Median Rent
$1,419/mo
Population
55,213
College Educated
29.9%
Homeownership
43.1%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
45.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Soto Academy
What grades does Soto Academy serve?
Soto Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Soto Academy?
Soto Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soto Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Soto Academy is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Soto Academy rank in HI?
Soto Academy ranks #61 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Soto Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Soto Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Soto Academy a private school?
Yes, Soto Academy 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 Soto Academy a religious school?
No, Soto Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 533-0452
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