Applying to Punahou

Aloha! On behalf of the Punahou community, thank you for your interest in our school. Punahou is a vibrant K – 12 community where children flourish through discovery, collaboration, and creative exploration.

A Punahou education celebrates diversity and inspires excellence, recognizing the unique strengths and identities of each child. It is a place where every student, regardless of background or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. Instilling in students a true passion for learning is the ultimate goal of a Punahou education, while also ensuring that all individuals find their place and voice in our community.

At Punahou, students gain the confidence and resilience they need to navigate college, careers, and life successfully. Through a vast array of opportunities, students design their own unique experience and the Punahou journey encourages them to become the next generation of community leaders and global change makers. The friendships and connections they make at our school create bonds that last a lifetime.

We look forward to sharing our community and school with you as you explore a Punahou education for your child. We invite you to explore how to apply to Punahou, and have structured the categories based on our grade level entry points.