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#37 of 86 private schools in HI

Top 42% of private schools

St Theresa School

Elementary School

712 N SCHOOL ST BLDG A, Honolulu, HI 96817

Private

Enrollment

214

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Hawaii private schools

#37 of 86

In Honolulu

#11 of 28

public schools

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St Theresa School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Honolulu · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lanakila Elementary School

6.5/10

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Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School

7.2/10

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About St Theresa School

St Theresa School is a private elementary school in Honolulu, HI. St Theresa School serves approximately 214 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Theresa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 86 private schools in HI.

How it comparesOn par with HI schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • HI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Theresa 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 Theresa School compares to 66 public schools serving similar grades in Honolulu, HI

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
214
This School
vs
428
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 59.8% vs 0%
White 3.7% vs 0%
St Theresa School Honolulu Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Theresa School (this school) 6.6
Lanakila Elementary School 6.5
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School 7.2
Kauluwela Elementary School 4.7
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School 3.2
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 7.9
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School 7.1
Maemae Elementary School 9.1
Kapalama Elementary School 7.9
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School 4.3
Royal Elementary School 4.9
King David Kalakaua Middle School 7.2
Kalihi Kai Elementary School 8.2
Pauoa Elementary School 9.3
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS 6.9
Kalihi Waena Elementary School 6.2
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School 4.6
Kalihi Uka Elementary School 8.4
Linapuni Elementary School 5.1
Kaewai Elementary School 5.6
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 8.9

Showing 20 of 66 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)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 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)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 214
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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)

Asian 59.8%
Two or More 28.0%
Pacific Islander 8.4%
White 3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

712 N SCHOOL ST BLDG A, Honolulu, HI 96817

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Theresa School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maemae Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kapalama Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Honolulu, see our Honolulu schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Lanakila Elementary School Honolulu 0.2 mi 6.5
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School Honolulu 0.2 mi 7.2
Kauluwela Elementary School Honolulu 0.4 mi 4.7
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School Honolulu 0.5 mi 3.2
SOTO ACADEMY Honolulu 0.6 mi 5.6
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Honolulu 0.6 mi 7.9
WAOLANI JUDD NAZARENE SCHOOL Honolulu 0.6 mi 7.0
DAMIEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL Honolulu 0.6 mi 5.8
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School Honolulu 0.7 mi 7.1
HONGWANJI MISSION SCHOOL Honolulu 0.7 mi 6.5
PACIFIC BUDDHIST ACADEMY Honolulu 0.8 mi 6.6
Kapalama Elementary School Honolulu 0.9 mi 7.9
Maemae Elementary School Honolulu 0.9 mi 9.1
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School Honolulu 0.9 mi 4.3
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School Honolulu 0.9 mi 5.8
Royal Elementary School Honolulu 1.0 mi 4.9
ST ANDREWS SCHOOLS Honolulu 1.1 mi 8.0
King David Kalakaua Middle School Honolulu 1.0 mi 7.2
HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY Honolulu 1.0 mi 5.4
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPALAMA CAMPUS Honolulu 1.1 mi 4.2

Neighborhood 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 St Theresa School

What grades does St Theresa School serve?

St Theresa School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Theresa School?

St Theresa School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Theresa School rank in HI?

St Theresa School ranks #37 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is St Theresa School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Theresa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Theresa School a private school?

Yes, St Theresa 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 St Theresa School a religious school?

St Theresa School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
70 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
214
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Honolulu County

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