St. Andrew's Schools

What St. Andrew's Schools does

St. Andrew's Schools is a private, non-profit Episcopal K-12 institution headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1867 by Queen Emma Kaleleonālani as St. Andrew's Priory School for Girls and operating continuously for 158 years. The school delivers preschool through Grade 12 education across two physical campuses — the K-12 campus at 224 Queen Emma Square in downtown Honolulu and the Queen Emma Preschool Nu'uanu campus at 3019 Pali Highway — with a current enrollment supporting a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and average class size of approximately 15 students. The academic product is organized into Queen Emma Preschool (ages 2-5, year-round, play-based), The Prep and The Priory Lower School (grades K-6, transitioning from single-gender to co-ed), and The Priory Upper School (grades 7-12, currently all-girls and transitioning to fully co-educational beginning Fall 2026). Specialty programs include the Global Leadership Center, College and Career Counseling, mandatory senior internships achieving 100% completion, and the RULER Social-Emotional Learning curriculum licensed from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

The business model is tuition-driven and supplemented by donations and program fees. K-12 tuition for the 2026-27 school year is set at $23,995 per year, international student tuition at $30,262 per year, and preschool tuition at $18,370-$20,870 per year depending on age, with additional recurring fees for After School Care ($1,470-$1,600/year) and one-time fees for Summer School and Adventure Camps. Tuition covers approximately 80-85% of the actual cost to educate each student, with the funding gap bridged by the Queen Emma Annual Fund, named scholarships, and donations processed through Givelively. Financial aid is significant: 49.7% of families receive need-based assistance via the Clarity platform, with an average award of $10,865 for 2024-2025 and an average aided household income of $104,000. Tiered discounts include 10% for military families, 15% for Queen's Health Systems employees, and 5% per younger sibling. Operating geographies are concentrated in Hawaii, with admissions administered via the Finalsite Enrollment platform and distributed to families through open houses, campus tours, shadow days, education fairs, social media, and the Kūlia annual alumnae magazine. The institution holds WASC accreditation and competes within the Honolulu private school market alongside ILH and PAC-5 athletic conference peers.

Name

St. Andrew's Schools

Legal name

St. Andrew's Schools

Website

https://standrewsschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Episcopal school programs
• Preschool early learning
• College preparatory schooling
• Tuition-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Preschool: Year-round preschool tuition charged monthly. 2-year-old classes at $20,870/year; 3-year-old and older at $18,370/year. Additional $600 non-refundable enrollment fee.
2. Tuition - Lower School: Grades K-6 tuition at $23,995/year for 2026-27 school year. Additional costs for uniforms, After School Care, and laptop for Grades 5-6.
3. Tuition - Upper School: Grades 7-12 tuition at $23,995/year for 2026-27 school year. Additional costs for uniforms, textbooks, laptop, and supplies.
4. International Student Tuition: International students (K-12) at $30,262/year, plus $600 enrollment fee. Additional costs for homestay not included.
5. Donations and Annual Fund: Queen Emma Annual Fund donations bridge the gap between tuition (covers ~80-85% of actual cost) and actual cost to educate each student. Gifts support scholarships, financial aid, and school programs.
6. After School Care: After School Care program for grades K-6 at $1,470/year (annual single payment), $1,600/year (two payments), $840/semester, or $20/day drop-in.
7. Summer Programs: Summer school and camp programs open to the public for students entering K-12. Fee-based enrollment with financial assistance available through Alu Like.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's Schools provides tuition-based private preschool-through-Grade 12 education in Honolulu, Hawaii, delivered through Queen Emma Preschool (ages 2-5), Lower School (K-6), and Upper School (7-12), with integrated social-emotional learning via the RULER program, college counseling, and extended learning offerings including after-school care, camps, and summer school.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Schools is a co-ed Episcopal private school in Honolulu offering a unified preschool-12 educational program. The institution operates through three core academic divisions: Queen Emma Preschool (co-ed, ages 2-5), Lower School (co-ed grades K-6, currently with single-gender classrooms), and Upper School (grades 7-12, transitioning to fully co-ed in Fall 2026). The school complements its academic program with extended learning offerings including After School Care, Adventure Camps, and Summer School. Specialized programs include the Global Leadership Center, College and Career Counseling, and Social-Emotional Learning via the RULER program from Yale. Financial support is provided through need-based aid and named scholarships. Beginning Fall 2026, the school will transition entirely to a co-educational K-12 model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Queen Emma Preschool Co-ed preschool program for children ages 2-5 located at the Nu'uanu campus. Year-round program with hours 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., focusing on play-based learning and whole-child development including cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. WASC-accredited.
• Lower School (The Prep & The Priory) Program for grades K-6 currently structured with single-gender all-girls and all-boys classrooms, transitioning to fully co-educational instruction in Fall 2026. Curriculum includes core academics, world languages, STEM, visual arts, music, social-emotional learning (RULER), and physical education with an average class size of 15 and 6:1 student-teacher ratio.
• Upper School (The Priory) Grades 7-12 program, currently all-girls and transitioning to fully co-educational in Fall 2026. Features Global Leadership Center, downtown Honolulu internships (100% senior participation), one-on-one college counseling, and offerings through ASU Prep Digital for college-credit courses.
• After School Care (ASC) Licensed after-school care program for grades K-6, operating 2:45-5:00 p.m. Includes supervised homework session and enrichment activities, with annual, two-payment, semester, or daily drop-in billing options.
• Adventure Camps Seasonal day camps during spring and summer breaks for grades K-8, with leadership opportunities for grades 9-10. Curriculum teaches STEAM through themed weekly activities. ACA accredited.
• Summer School Summer program offering academic, athletic, enrichment, and arts courses for students entering K-12, with financial assistance available through Alu Like. Includes partnership with Arizona State University Prep Digital (ASUPD) for online high school and college-credit courses.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Need-based financial aid program for K-12 students, including named scholarships and the Queen Emma Annual Fund support. Average aid award of $10,865 for 2024-2025, with 49.7% of families receiving aid. Processed through Clarity platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of seniors complete internships before graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona State University Prep Digital (ASUPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer additional online high school and college courses to high school students in Hawaii. Collegiate courses earn college credit through Arizona State University and are taught by ASU faculty. Students check in periodically with on-site iPriory Coordinator for learning success.
• Yale Center for Emotional IntelligencecoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed implementation of the RULER program - a systemic approach to Social and Emotional Learning. RULER teaches five skills: Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions, implemented from kindergarten to Grade 12.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid application provider used by St. Andrew's Schools for processing need-based financial aid applications. Families create accounts and submit financial information through Clarity's platform.
• Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH)coreOthersAthletic league including private schools that welcomes students in grades 7-12 to participate in competitive sports including volleyball, basketball, bowling, canoe paddling, sailing, and tennis.
• PAC-5 AthleticsminorOthersAthletic conference offering sports including cross country, judo, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, and wrestling for St. Andrew's students.
• Alu LikeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal organization providing summer school tuition assistance with preference for applicants of Native Hawaiian ancestry. St. Andrew's is a participating school in their program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maryknoll School: Catholic private K-12 school in Honolulu with a long history. Comparable as a faith-based Honolulu private school competing in the same tuition tier and demographic.
• Punahou School: The largest and most prestigious private K-12 school in Honolulu, founded in 1841. Punahou is the most direct competitor for the same affluent Honolulu family market and similar college-prep positioning.
• Sacred Hearts Academy: Catholic all-girls K-12 school in Honolulu with a long-standing tradition similar to St. Andrew's Priory. Highly comparable in mission, single-gender heritage, and Honolulu premium positioning.
• Hawaii Baptist Academy: Faith-based (Baptist) private K-12 school in Honolulu. Comparable as another religiously affiliated private school competing for tuition-paying families in the same metro.
• Le Jardin Academy: Private K-12 school on Oahu's Windward side offering college-prep and IB programs. Competes for Honolulu-area families seeking premium private education.
• Mid-Pacific Institute: Private K-12 school in Honolulu offering college-prep education with both day and boarding programs. Competes for the same Honolulu families seeking values-based, personalized education.
• 'Iolani School: Elite private K-12 school in Honolulu with strong Episcopal heritage and college-prep curriculum. Competes head-to-head with St. Andrew's for the same premium Honolulu segment.
• Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA): Hawai'i island private K-12 boarding and day school with a strong college-prep program. Comparable in college-prep positioning, though geographically distinct within Hawaii.

Regional players

• Assets School: Honolulu private K-12 school specializing in gifted and dyslexic learners. Comparable as a Honolulu private school serving premium-priced, specialized student needs.

Broad incumbents

• Kamehameha Schools: Hawaii's largest private school system with deep Hawaiian cultural mission and significant endowment. While serving a primarily Native Hawaiian population, it shapes the competitive landscape for Hawaiian-heritage private education in Honolulu.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thinkstandrews
• Facebookfacebook.com/thinkstandrews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-andrew-s-schoolshawaii/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/thinkstandrews

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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