Who We Are

At St. Andrew’s Schools, we know that success builds success and outcomes matter. At every stage of their learning, we set the conditions for success, so our students are future-ready and prepared for what comes next.

We see their confidence and capacity grow as they explore solutions to real-world challenges and make strong moral choices for a better tomorrow.

Our small classes allow caring, supportive teachers to guide each student through authentic learning experiences. Navigating obstacles is a natural part of the process. This kind of learning connects our students to the world and inspires them to be innovative change-makers.

More than 150 years after our founding, we are proud that the legacy of Queen Emma shines through in the way our students develop as courageous and compassionate leaders.

An Exceptional Education Rooted in Purpose

St. Andrew’s Schools provides a personalized, values-driven education for students in preschool through grade 12. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that honors their strengths, cultivates empathy, and builds the confidence to lead.

Founded by Queen Emma to uplift the children of Hawai‘i, our school continues her legacy by preparing students to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world. Beginning Fall 2026, we will offer a fully co-educational K–12 experience.

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What Makes Us Unique

St. Andrew’s has long offered a personalized, mission-driven education rooted in the science of how girls and boys learn best. Our faculty are experts in single-gender pedagogy and will bring that deep understanding into a unified co-educational model—ensuring that every student benefits from teaching that honors their developmental needs and individual strengths.

With small class sizes, vibrant student life, and an emphasis on leadership, well-being, and belonging, St. Andrew’s delivers a values-rich education where students are known, seen, and challenged to Kūlia i ka Nuʻu—Strive for the Highest.

Our Mission

To bring out the best in each student and empower them to Kūlia i ka Nuʻu – Strive for the Highest.

Our Vision

A world where all children are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead with their hearts, minds, and spirits to make their communities more humane and just.

Aims & Guiding Principles
Educational Philosophy

Aims & Guiding Principles

Aims of a St. Andrew’s Education

Our students will develop strong, confident voices and a commitment to mastering, understanding and creating knowledge.
Our students will develop the intellectual capacity and habits of mind to be successful and thrive in college, the workforce, and beyond.
Our students will lead a life of purpose and service with integrity, respect, compassion, advocacy, and kindness.
Our students will appreciate diversity, understand our connectedness to each other and to Earth, and have the ability to work individually and collaboratively in our global community.
Our students will develop lifetime habits of physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional wellness so they can reach their promise and help others do the same.

Guiding Principles

Harnessing the Power of Each Child

We believe each child should be seen as an individual, and their unique talents cultivated so they can live a life of purpose.

Creating a Culture of Belonging

Our Episcopal foundation of inclusiveness, loving kindness, and spiritual growth give students the supportive environment they need to learn, take risks, and find their passion.

Perpetuating Queen Emma's Dream

We are stewards of Queen Emma's legacy, driving us to provide each child, regardless of background, the opportunity to flourish.

Educational Philosophy

We believe that all children can learn and that they need a teacher who

loves, cares for, and believes in them,
sets high expectations,
ignites their curiosity,
understands and implements what is known regarding the science of learning, and
crafts the curriculum and instruction so students can be successful in their learning.

To accomplish this,

We provide an engaging and challenging learning environment that is designed to meet the needs and aspirations of girls and boys using a single-gender coordinate educational system for students grades K-12 and a coed, play-based program for our preschool students.
We foster well-being in mind, body, and spirit to ensure a child’s healthy growth and development.
We teach and model integrity, empathy, compassion, and loving-kindness, and call children to live an ethical life of purpose and service.
We create personalized learning experiences, so students can uncover their individual talents and passions and have voice and choice in their school work. They learn how to set goals, honestly assess their progress, and be both inspired and motivated to persevere.
We cultivate a culture of thinking, learning, leading, and doing that provides opportunities for deep inquiry, exploration, discovery and reflection.
We empower students to lead with courage and conviction by creating opportunities to collaborate, create, and communicate as a member of the local, national, and global community.
We are committed to lifelong learning and continued innovation in teaching and learning. By exploring and thoughtfully incorporating educational research (e.g. the neuroscience of learning) we work to create, design and implement a preschool-12 curricular program which uses effective instructional and assessment strategies to enhance student learning.

THE EPISCOPAL TRADITION

The coral cross in the center of Robinson Courtyard symbolizes the spiritual life of St. Andrew’s. While Christian in its foundation, St. Andrew’s Schools is an inclusive environment where children of all backgrounds and faith traditions are welcome and valued.

The Priory Lower School, Upper School, and The Prep have separate weekly chapel services. This allows for developmentally appropriate activities, leadership opportunities, and the space to explore themes relevant to each student’s experience. The larger community gathers for all-school chapel approximately once a month to celebrate holidays and special occasions in the historic Cathedral of St. Andrew.