58 Hawaii Parent NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 HONGWANJI MISSION SCHOOL Ages 3 through 8th Grade Founded in 1949 as the first Buddhist school outside Japan, Hongwanji Mission School nurtures compassionate, responsible, and successful learners through programs that prepare students for the high school of their choice. Instruction is personalized, guided by Buddhist values, and provided in a safe atmosphere with a low teacher-to-student ratio. Hongwanji’s preschool curriculum addresses each child’s needs, interests, feelings, and ideas. A typical week includes art, physical education, swimming, music, literacy, Japanese language, and more than 30 after-school programs. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the campus. Visit HongwanjiMissionSchool.com for more information. LANAKILA BAPTIST SCHOOLS Ages 3 through 12th Grade Lanakila Baptist Schools (LBS) has been educating children in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade for over 50 years. Their well-rounded, biblically based college preparatory program of study emphasizes mastery of the fundamentals, which are vital to each student’s success in academia. At LBS, your child will become an informed, discerning individual who is equipped with the knowledge and critical reasoning skills that enable success in future academics, career pursuits, and life. Reading is emphasized in prekindergarten so that students are prepared for elementary school. They offer a low teacher-to-student ratio, affordable tuition, and guaranteed academic success.
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