Soto Academy is dedicated to developing good citizens and academic proficiency through character and physical development.
We help students develop to their full potential socially, mentally and physically.
Students are taught self-discipline, a sense of organization and independence.
We encourage creative thinking, pride and quality in accomplishment, and respect for self and others with "the 3 R's." School is an extension of home.
A high level of communication is maintained between home and school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Soto Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Soto Academy is dedicated to developing good citizens and academic proficiency through character and physical development. We help students develop to their full potential socially, mentally and physically. Students are taught self-discipline, a sense of organization and independence. We encourage creative thinking, pride and quality in accomplishment, and respect for self and others with "the 3 R's." School is an extension of home. A high level of communication is maintained between home and school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Soto Academy?
The application deadline for Soto Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
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(808) 585-0622
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 585-0622
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Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
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Hawaii Baptist Academy ![Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.]( "Hawaii Baptist Academy Photo - Hawaii Baptist Academy's high school at 2429 Pali Highway.")
(Baptist)
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
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Good Shepherd Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
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