Account
Shortlist
Currency
Punahou School logo

Punahou School

United States, Honolulu

Shortlist
View full profile

School Essentials

Foundational information about the school

Location

Punahou School is in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The campus is in a tropical setting with proximity to beaches, mountains, and the vibrant culture of Hawaii.

Levels

The school operates a K-12 programme divided into the Junior School (Kindergarten through Grade 5) and the Academy (Grades 6 through 12).

School Type

Punahou is a private co-educational day school. It is one of the largest independent schools in the United States.

Fees

Contact the admissions office for current tuition information. Financial aid programmes are available.

View full profile
Managed by doris 👵🏼
The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1841
Bus Service No

Punahou School is a private co-educational college preparatory day school in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1841. It is one of the largest independent schools in the United States, operating a K-12 programme with a Junior School (K-5) and Academy (6-12). The school is known for its Hawaiian Studies programme, Design Technology and Engineering, and global education through the Wo International Center. It offers a Sustainability Fellowship, Case Accelerator for Student Entrepreneurship, Davis Democracy Initiative, and Global Online Academy courses. The school has 24+ sports programmes and extensive arts facilities including the Kirsch Gallery. President Mike Latham leads the school.

Back to all schools

doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.