TCS is a GEM. Our…read morefamily adores this school, its heart, its commitment to every student and every family, and its focus on the word. GOD IS GOOD. The curriculum flows organically from class to class--if a subject from Language Arts connects to Science, the faculty embrace it and go with it! Everyone is so open, receptive and creative and kind! Class sizes are small, so your child is given great individualized instruction, but they aren't so small where the social interaction is limited. The creativity in adventures and regular school outings across Oahu are incredible. In many ways, the island is the classroom! We just love this place and are so grateful for its faculty. staff, and visionary and compassionate leadership. Joel Staggers is a remarkable leader. If you are considering private Christian education, look no further than Trinity Christian School.

Trinity Christian School Kailua, Hawaii is a top rated Classical Christian Education school that…read moreworks together with Trinity Christian Church to educate students and support the entire family and community. It's very rare to find school, church, family and community teaching, living, and working together as the Bible instructs. They truly exemplify what Christ and the Bible directs and wants to deliver the best and most Godly education, curriculum and upbringing. Best Classical Christian education private school in our book! We rate them more than five stars and they are perfectly located in Kailua, a wonderful, safe, family-friendly town. Didn't even know a school like this still exists.

Le Jardin is the best private school on O'ahu. It is small enough to feel like a close-knit…read morecommunity and large enough to have the resources that students need to remain competitive. The campus is beautiful, the faculty and staff are warm and happy to be there, and the students are overwhelmingly kind. Students study a language from K-12 as part of the curriculum and are immersed in hands-on, experiential learning for throughout the day. Le Jardin is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers not only the IB Diploma Program but also the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme for its primary and middle schools. We moved our children here from Mid-Pacific Institute (one of the WORST private schools on the island) and the difference is night and day (they even have 18 more in-school days in a school year!)

This is an EXCEPTIONAL school. It's the ONLY K-12 International Baccalaureate school in the…read morestate. The setting is at the old Kailua drive in site, and it's spectacular. The views are incredible. The staff are great. Helpful and interested in the children's best interest ( as it should be ) and are always available to engage with the parents on their children's education. Although expensive, it's well below Punahou, 'Iolani, and Mid Pac. They do offer financial aid options, yet make sure you apply early because it can take some time to get through the process. Le Jardin does offer athletics as well as a quality education. As a matter of fact, the girl's just won the ILH water polo championship, and the boy's won last year. Le Jardin competes in Water Polo, paddling, swimming, volleyball, basketball, tennis, kayaking and golf. They also compete in the PAC-5 in football, softball, wrestling, baseball and cross country. The gym is fantastic, a tad bit cramped, but very nice indeed. I'm proud to say that my girls will be attending Le Jardin the fall of 2013

Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable and when I called with questions about what I purchased,…read morethey were friendly and able to help.

only went for the tour so far... (just so happened to be our "home" school) everyone was very…read morewelcoming and friendly. made sure to answer all and any of our questions. will update with new post once we have had a chance to get some school days under our belt

Before I even had children, I already knew which private Catholic School in Kailua I would send…read morethem to -- the one and only St. John Vianney School Kailua!!! As a fellow alumni, I remember loving the school from its dedicated teachers and faculty to academic excellence. I have the best memories growing up while attending St. John Vianney School Kailua and am thrilled my two children have the opportunity as well. This is still the best pre-school and elementary school in Kailua with an extraordinary principal, Mrs. DeMello, and exceptional Admin Assistant, Mrs. Chee, with their dedication and commitment to excellence. My children started attending here since pre-school at three years old and are currently in kindergarten and second grade. I have seen their confidence and love for learning flourish. Their progress and growth have been remarkable. Not only does St. John Vianney School Kailua have top-notch academics, values-based education, but they also instill a premier Catholic education that is of importance to my faith and family values. Furthermore, they have phenomenal support from the church and community and host an annual fundraising event called "Breakfast with the Bishop" that everyone looks forward to each year. They offer scholarships and financial aid as well as extracurricular activities. I highly recommend St. John Vianney School Kailua for your child's education as it is an invaluable investment. You will feel welcomed and supported here. We are SJV Kailua 'Ohana!

St John Vianney is an emerald gem tucked in the mountains of Oahu…read more We have truly grown to value the friendships and connections created during our time at this wonderful private school. Community involvement is a large part of the school which promotes a sense of belonging and partnership between the parents, kids, and staff. The dedicated teachers consistently go the extra mile to support and inspire their students' academic and personal growth. Academic excellence is achieved through innovative teaching methods and personalized attention to each student's needs. The unique blend of this academic care and spiritual development, provides students with a holistic education that nurtures both mind and soul. Overall, St. John Vianney School excels in providing a well-rounded education that nurtures both academic achievement and character development.

Absolutely not. Without a doubt, we are treated like things by the employees, and they seldom ever…read morelook out for us. Some of my teachers send me messages , and all they ever ask is for me to finish up any missing assignments. Like a "How are you doing?" "Is everything all right?" would be much appreciated. But I understand; they're educators. They must work and grade assignments. What about us, though? We each have our own difficulties to solve, such as those relating to our mental health, our families, our finances, etc. Not everything is about classwork, homework, exams, or academics. Please at least periodically check on us to see how we're doing. Please. I have discussed the faculty, school, teachers, and other students with some of my friends. Some things said include: "The staff friendly, although they occasionally act really rudely and with a lot of attitude. " "Aunty Malissa is quite rude." "They genuinely don't care about our emotional well-being." "On campus, there is quite a bit of trash, and the grass appears to be dying." "I believe it's fantastic!" "The lunch is disgusting." "Many teachers are quite kind and pleasant, yet some are harsh and demanding." "I enjoy them." These are but a few of the reviews I have accumulated. I'm just being honest; I'm not trying to being a bum.

I am so upset. I told my son for doing good in school I would bring him a special lunch because he…read moresaid the lunch they give them is SO bad. I came and tried dropping him off some food I bought for him. They said they will not accept that because they don't take outside food because of covid. Supposedly there was a note that went out a month or more ago. Weirdest thing is my son needed blue cups for a project. I went and bought them from target and brought them to the school and dropped them off. They took them a week ago! So what is the difference of that?!? It's from the "outside"... this is bullshit.

If you're looking for a private school, but can't afford those big name ones and live on the…read moreWindward side think about the school I have to tell you I have never met more caring, teachers and faculty staff than this school. They truly are a diamond in the rough. You will not be disappointed, especially with Miss Debbie what a sweetheart she is.

A great school!!! I wouldn't send my three keiki anywhere else if I had the choice. Our children…read morehave been reading since Preschool...... The best part of it is that our kids come home raving about Jesus!!! I guess it's not for everyone, but that's why it's a private school and not everyone will be a good fit. Academics are awesome. Our kindergartners are now writing in cursive and reading at the 2nd/3rd grade level . Our 2nd grader has been reading chapter books since 1st grade and already multiplying. Granted we as parents have put in some time helping them with their homework, but that's part of being parents. To set them up for success. If you want a school that will teach your child to love Jesus and others as well as get ahead in academics, this is where you want your child to be. They do push Christian values and we love how our kids are saying our meal prayers since they were 3 yrs. old. Their love for God, Jesus and others is awesome... If you don't want your child to have a really strong Christian base, then maybe this school isn't for your child. Cost is extremely reasonable compared to other private schools. Plus where else can you drop off at 7am and pick up at 5:45 pm with lunch and snacks included in tuition? The staff is very caring especially in preschool... There are two teachers per classroom up to third grade (which) is when kids start to migrate to other private schools... We haven't had a teacher that we didn't get along with. Couldn't have asked for a better place for my keiki...

This is one of the few private schools in Kaneohe, so choices are limited. But I wanted to share my…read moreexperience there. Let me first say that my K-5 experience was excellent with my first child there. My second child who's 2 years younger didn't have any of the same teachers the older had. The turn over of teachers there happen often and frequently. Things had changed. Middle school(6,7&8) is where things started coming into question. My oldest had a horrible experience. Lots of things were said and done, by teachers and people in places of importance, that could crush a child's spirit and confidence. Many conversations took place about the children's academics and the importance of the curriculum. These problems were brought to the attention of the admin and staff. Unfortunately our concern's fell on deaf ears. Our experience there was tainted by the upper grades. Assignments and projects weren't explained well. A teacher said rude comments to the students, breaking their confidence. We met with both the teachers and the admin over the many different things that occurred. Things had become so difficult to discuss with them. At one point my child asked for help/guidance on a project and was told to go ask his parent. I'm sure that's not the expected answer as their tuition is now close to 12 thousand, you would think the teacher could assist him. Two projects really stood out last year. One he was trying so hard to get guidance and help from them. Help from the teacher in charge was minimal, lacked direction and care. This project was worth 15% of his grade. The other project was just as bad. No direction, no help offered from the teacher in charge until the very last days before it was due, as it had been brought to the attention of the other teachers and the admin that students were struggling and now feared negative consequences from the teachers and staff. It was a waste of more than 100 thousand dollars for a supposed good education for the kids. The final straw for me was when a member of the church admin called me, 4 days before the school year ended attempting to discuss the indiscretions. I was asked not to post my opinion on social media and was harassed to the point I was in tears. The church admin demanded my promise not to post anything negative about them. I had already spoken to the school admin and had agreed to let the children enjoy their last days of school. They grew up with these other children and I hated moving them because of that. However It didn't end there, that same day. I was verbally attacked that afternoon and my children practically held hostage, until a member of the staff finished ranting at me. I asked them to move up in the pick up line, as I didn't want this confrontation to continue. But that staff member couldn't let it go. Luckily Hawaii is a one party state and I was advised that if I feel in danger to press video on my phone to record the incident. Yes, the video is legal and I felt ambushed and scared. My children were scared because they couldn't understand why they were not allowed to go to their mother and told to sit back down until the school allowed them to go. There's lots of things that need improvement there. Better communication with the students and parents and a reevaluation of their academic programs and school procedures. The children are held to a dress code but the teachers are allowed to wear inappropriate clothing(crop tops and onesies) presentation counts for a lot. They require the kids to dress out but have no standards for teachers attire. My observations are,this school needs a lot of work. This is only my experience and things that happened to my children therefore this an opinion and in no way slander. I hope you look into any school for a rigorous program, great communication and a nurturing environment. Hope this review helps. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

My youngest child just finished her last day here. We are moving, otherwise we wouldn't have…read moretransferred schools. Let's start with the staff. They are all very nice and cheery. My child really enjoyed all her teachers. Mrs. Alyssa and Miss Erin were so good to her and really helped her learn a lot. I'm grateful for the assistant teachers too because I know they helped make school fun for her. The office staff is very helpful and communicated well. It was nice to get reminders and heads-ups. The administration was awesome too. Dr. Gaudi seems to run the school well and make sure his staff and students are well. For us, we are not very religious, but are spiritual. We knew that our child would be exposed to a faith based curriculum and learn about all those things. Personally I was concerned because I want my child to create their own beliefs without much influence. She did pick up things here and there but overall learned great morals and values. In short, although a faith based school, I do not feel that my child was pressured. I appreciate the balance. Overall this school should get a 10/10. Great staff. Great facilities. Etc. Mahalo SMLS!!

I would not recommend this day care or so called academy for any infant or child. We had a horrible…read moreexperience with our family member attending there for short time with a teacher that was not caring and staff that only seemed to care about the dollar... not the child. Please do research well and visit there often before you ever think of putting your child there.

I am an Aunt to children who attended this school and I did not feel it was a safe environment for…read morethem or for any other children to attend.

My daughter is highly motivated with getting good grades, but was struggling with her pre-calculus…read moreclass. KHM tutoring came to the rescue! Her tutor, Blythe, is very patient, warm, helpful and great at explaining the work. My daughter is now better able to understand the concepts and prepare accordingly for her tests. KHM tutoring also accommodated us with online tutoring sessions since we are located out of their normal area. Thank you KHM!!

Kody and David are both awesome! The sessions are engaging…read moreand tailored to exactly what my son need help with. He is gaining more confidence in Algebra. Highly recommended for anyone who wants quality tutoring.