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#73 of 86 private schools in HI

St Louis School

School

3142 WAIALAE AVE, Honolulu, HI 96816

Private

Enrollment

893

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Hawaii private schools

#73 of 86

In Honolulu

#24 of 28

public schools

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St Louis School

4.8/10

School in Honolulu · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Louis School

St Louis School is a private school in Honolulu, HI. St Louis School serves approximately 893 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Louis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 86 private schools in HI.

How it compares1.5 pts below HI schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • HI avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Louis 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

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How St Louis School compares to 74 public schools serving similar grades in Honolulu, HI

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
893
This School
vs
529
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 12.7% vs 0%
Asian 9.4% vs 0%
White 2.8% vs 0%
Black 0.4% vs 0%
St Louis School Honolulu Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
St Louis School (this school) 4.8
Hokulani Elementary School 9.0
Aliiolani Elementary School 8.3
Kaimuki High School 6.2
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School 5.2
King Liholiho Elementary School 8.1
William P Jarrett Middle School 6.6
University Laboratory School 8.6
Voyager - A Public Charter School 6.8
Noelani Elementary School 8.9
Palolo Elementary School 3.7
Ala Wai Elementary School 3.8
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 7.3
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 7.3
Waialae Elementary - PCS 7.0
Anuenue School 8.3
King William Lunalilo Elementary School 4.1
Waikiki Elementary School 8.8
Kaimuki Middle School 8.3
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School 9.1
President George Washington Middle School 6.6

Showing 20 of 74 schools. View all schools in Honolulu

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Enrollment 893
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Two or More 63.2%
Hispanic 12.7%
Pacific Islander 11.5%
Asian 9.4%
White 2.8%
Black 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3142 WAIALAE AVE, Honolulu, HI 96816

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Louis School may also want to explore other schools in the area. University Laboratory School (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Anuenue School (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Honolulu, see our Honolulu schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI LAB SCHOOL-L ROBER Honolulu 0.1 mi
Hokulani Elementary School Honolulu 0.3 mi 9.0
Aliiolani Elementary School Honolulu 0.3 mi 8.3
ST PATRICK SCHOOL Honolulu 0.4 mi 6.5
Kaimuki High School Honolulu 0.6 mi 6.2
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School Honolulu 0.7 mi 5.2
King Liholiho Elementary School Honolulu 0.8 mi 8.1
William P Jarrett Middle School Honolulu 0.9 mi 6.6
KAIMUKI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Honolulu 0.9 mi 6.4
MOILIILI COMMUNITY CENTER Honolulu 1.0 mi 4.1
University Laboratory School Honolulu 1.0 mi 8.6
Voyager - A Public Charter School Honolulu 1.0 mi 6.8
Noelani Elementary School Honolulu 1.1 mi 8.9
Palolo Elementary School Honolulu 1.2 mi 3.7
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind Honolulu 1.3 mi 7.3
Ala Wai Elementary School Honolulu 1.2 mi 3.8
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Honolulu 1.4 mi 7.3
Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu 1.4 mi 7.0
Anuenue School Honolulu 1.5 mi 8.3
Waikiki Elementary School Honolulu 1.6 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 96816 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$114,744

Median Home Value

$1,121,400

Median Rent

$1,879/mo

Population

50,711

College Educated

48.1%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

46.6

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School Rating
Kamaile Academy PCS Waianae, HI 4.9
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MAUI Makawao, HI 4.3
HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY Honolulu, HI 5.4
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS HAWAI'I Keaau, HI 4.1
HANALANI SCHOOLS Mililani, HI 3.8
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS Pahoa, HI 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Louis School

What grades does St Louis School serve?

St Louis School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend St Louis School?

St Louis School has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Louis School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Louis School rank in HI?

St Louis School ranks #73 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is St Louis School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Louis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Louis School a private school?

Yes, St Louis School is a private all-boys 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 St Louis School a religious school?

St Louis School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
56 Good Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
893
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large City
County
Honolulu County

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