Education

Punahou School, Honolulu, HI

Visit Website

Overview
Admissions
Videos

Details

Founded1841
Websitehttps://www.punahou.edu
PhoneClick to view number
Emailadmission@punahou.edu
Address1601 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822

Punahou School, Honolulu, HI

Punahou School is a private, coeducational day school in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1841 by Congregational missionaries. It is one of the largest independent schools in the United States and is known as the alma mater of U.S. President Barack Obama.

Key Facts about Punahou School

Founded: 1841
Type: Private, coeducational day school
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (about 76-acre campus)
Serves kindergarten through grade 12
Notable alumnus: U.S. President Barack Obama

Academics and Programs at Punahou School

Case Middle School and Academy (upper school) programs with extensive electives
Wo International Center supporting global education and exchange programs
Strong visual and performing arts, including a notable art department
Broad interscholastic athletics program across Hawaii leagues

Reviews & Ratings

0 ☆☆☆☆☆ 0 reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review!

Write a Review

Admissions

Punahou School admits new students at several entry points from kindergarten through grade 11, through a selective process involving an application, transcripts, standardized testing, teacher recommendations and an interview.

ApplicationOnline application via the school's admission office

Application feeConfirm current fee with admissions office

Test policyStandardized testing required at most entry points

Primary entry pointsKindergarten, grade 7 and grade 9, with limited other openings

Good to know

Applicants typically visit campus and complete an interview as part of the process
Financial aid is available and awarded based on demonstrated need
Openings vary year to year and are most numerous at kindergarten, grade 7 and grade 9

Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.

Apply on the official admissions pageOpens the university's own page with current dates, fees and forms.

Apply on Official Site →