St. Andrew's Priory School

at 224 Queen Emma Sq, Honolulu , 96813 United States

1. School
2. Private School

The Episcopal School for Girls located in downtown Honolulu is dedicated to educating Women for Hawaii, Women for the World.

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Queen Emma, wife of King Kamehameha IV, recognized the educational needs of the young women of her island nation. Her mission of establishing a girls' school in Honolulu took her to England to seek the counsel of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Under his authority, the Sisters of the Church of England returned to Hawai'i with Queen Emma to begin their work. St. Andrew's Priory School for Girls first opened its doors on Ascension Day in 1867. Transferred in 1902 to the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church of the United States, the Priory School was run by the Sisters of the American Order of the Transfiguration until 1969. Since that time, the school has been under the leadership of a head of school. In 1976, the Priory became a non-profit corporation with a Board of Trustees and a charter of incorporation that continues to provide an official link with the Episcopal Church. Today, St. Andrew's Priory School provides a challenging college preparatory education from preschool to grade twelve to girls of academic promise and character from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Following traditions set by its founder, Queen Emma, the School offers a well-balanced curriculum and extracurricular activities designed to prepare young women intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially to meet successfully the challenges and opportunities of college and adult life. The school motto, Kulia I Ka Nu' u, or "Strive for the Highest," best describes the Priory's philosophy of education. The faculty and staff share a spiritual commitment to providing a secure, caring, Christian environment that promotes the development of the whole student. Each young woman is guided to develop her fullest potential in an atmosphere of acceptance, encouragement and love. Although the Priory today is a progressive college preparatory institution, it has retained its gentle ways and still reflects the proud heritage of the Hawaiian queen who had a dream.

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M F.

A unique opportunity to have your daughter succeed. Did you know that many female world leaders went to all-girls schools? The distraction and just volume... Read more

Emi H.

Of course this school is going to get 5-stars from me because I'm an alumnae! Woo hoo! Girls rule & boys suck! Camille Harris, my best friend in the 6th... Read more

Natalie S.

Great school! Wonderful traditions, teachers, and students. The students come home happy and the school focuses on educating the whole child.

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St. Andrew's Priory School is Honolulu based place and this enity listed in Private School category. Located at 224 Queen Emma Sq HI 96813. Contact phone number of St. Andrew's Priory School: (808) 536-6102