ABOUT WJNS

Founded in 1967, Waolani Judd Nazarene School is a prestigious Christian school nestled in the Nu'uanu Valley of 'Oahu, Hawai'i. As a thriving ministry of Honolulu First Church of the Nazarene boasting a total of 240 students from pre-school through eighth grade, we pride ourselves in maintaining a community where faith and learning reflect the character of Christ. 

Mission: Where faith and learning reflect the character of Christ.

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Founding Year: 1967

Grade Levels: Preschool (3 years old) though Eighth Grade

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Member of:

• Association of Christian Schools International

• Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools

• National Business Officers Association

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Accreditation:

• Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

  • Accreditation Commission for Schools​

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Awards:

• 2018: Best of Honolulu Award, Honolulu Award Program

• 2017: Best of Honolulu Award, Honolulu Award Program

ACADEMICS

Preschool:

12:1 student-teacher ratio (3's)

16:1 student-teacher ratio (4's)

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Abeka Curriculum and ACSI Curriculum

Academic Skills · Art · Chapel · Fine Motor Skills

Gross Motor skills · Music · Physical Education

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Elementary School - Middle School:

16:1 Average student-teacher ratio (K1-8th)

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Abeka Curriculum and ACSI Curriculum

Art · Bible · Chapel · French · German

Hawaiian Studies · Health · Language Arts

Music · Physical Education  · Science · Social Studies

CSAL ATHLETICS

(4th-6th Grade)

Boys' Basketball:

Undefeated SY 2018-2019 and SY 2019-2020

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Girls' Basketball:

Undefeated SY 2019-2020

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Girls' Volleyball:

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Boys' Volleyball:

AFTER SCHOOL CARE​​

Optional after school care program is offered*, with snack provided in the afternoon.

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Enrollment Cost: $1,300.00 (K1-5th) or $650.00 (6th-8th)

Late Fee: $25.00 every 15 minutes

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After-School Care:

3:30PM-4:00PM - In Chapel (normal pick-up hours)

4:00-5:30PM - Homework Time (and play time if homework is completed)

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*Optional for K1-8th grade students only. After School Care for preschool students is included in tuition cost.