La Pietra Hawaii School For Girls in Honolulu

Posted: October 19, 2025

I initially wrote this review on another popular website, but clearly La Pietra works overtime to delete those reviews and write fake reviews.

As a former parent, Im really disappointed with our experience at La Pietra. When my daughter first started, I tried to be as involved as I could as a working parent because we were so grateful for the financial aid we received and wanted to give back. However, there were a group of mean girls who would target and harass her. It broke my heart seeing my daughter cry everyday. Watching my daughters confidence crumble while adults looked the other way was devastating. Admin brushed me off and told me that if I wasnt happy with how things were being handled, then maybe this isnt the school for her. The adults made her feel responsible for the cruelty she endured. So near the end of the year when I told informed them my daughter would be transferring, they suddenly tried to convince me to stay, but refused to offer any real support. My daughter studied hard and has since transferred to Punahou. There, she is thriving, happy, challenged academically, and most importantly, she's able to be herself. Punahou feels like a real school that provides a meaningful education, unlike La Pietra, which is nothing more than a cash cow. Leaving La Pietra was the best decision for our family.

Posted: October 19, 2025

Posted: March 6, 2025

Dont come to LP. Its a failing school. Many current and former students warn people to stay away. We warn the girls who come for a shadow visit to go somewhere else. Classes and programs keep getting cut because there arent enough students. They continue to lower standards because theyre desperate for more students. LP should know that there are plenty of other schools on the island, and we have other options. LPs enrollment keeps dropping, and there are less than 100 students left. My class size gets smaller every year. Teachers are constantly leaving, which makes it hard to connect with them since they dont stick around. Most students are miserable and are always talking about transferring. LP is full of mean, spoiled, stuck up girls because all the nice ones leave.

Posted: March 6, 2025

Posted: September 22, 2024

DO NOT ATTEND LA PIETRA IF YOU ARE NOT RICH. The students can immediately tell and will bully you while everyone else watches and laughs. I have been verbally and physically assaulted several times by multiple girls for receiving financial aid. I tried to deny it but there was no point, it was extremely obvious to them. Administration always stood by the wealthy families with influence so I would always get punished and accused of provoking them, when all I did was exist in the same space as them. During my 2 years at La Pietra, I had my locker broken into, my uniform stolen from me after gym class, my head held underwater in the pool during gym, photos of me with my phone number plastered on websites advertising for certain services," my phone thrown in the courtyard fountain, pushed down the stairway, my backpack stolen with my items scattered throughout campus, mocked for having a parent recently pass away, pictures of me being taken while changing in the locker room, cigarettes being planted in my backpack so I'd get in trouble, and much more. The students, faculty and staff are so nasty and evil and nobody has ever protected me in my 2 years of being bullied here. I transferred to a public high school and was able to have a safe, fun school experience surrounded by intelligent individuals, something I would have never had if I remained at La Pietra. This school taught me that as a 12/13 year old, I was not important and my safety, mental health and education didnt matter because I wasnt wealthy, which is such a sad thing for a child to be forced to experience. Spending 2 years at La Pietra has done so much irreversible damage. I used to be a social, outgoing child and became a quiet, reserved, anxious person by the time I left. I hope La Pietra has changed since then, although judging by the reviews it seems it hasnt.

Posted: September 22, 2024

Posted: July 11, 2024

As a former student, Im sick of this schools faux feminism that was shoved down our throats. The girls here were MEAN, and teachers did nothing about it, and sometimes even laughed along with them. The girls here dont care about school because theyre too busy competing over whos the richest, whos the prettiest, whos the skinniest, who can attract the most boys, who has the most followers, who got the most likes on their bikini pics. If you didnt fit their standards, you were treated like garbage. Ive never felt more ostracized my entire life. I was openly tormented by a group of girls every single day, and only 1 teacher has ever stepped in and come to my defense. When I reported those girls to the dean, she made us apologize to each other, and gave us all Saturday detention at the same time, despite providing documentation of their bullying. Of course, those girls blamed me for getting Saturday detention and the bullying got worse. My parents tried to escalate it to the principal, who threatened to give me suspension and blamed me for getting bullied. Y'all need to spend less time writing obvious fake reviews and actually make an effort to fix your failing school. This is an awful school and no one should ever subject their daughter to this place.

Posted: June 19, 2024

This school is straight up terrible. Literally everyone in my grade wants to transfer out of this joke of a school even though were upperclassmen. The freshman class legit only have 5 students in their ENTIRE GRADE. This school is so desperate that they will accept anyone with a pulse, and it shows. My friends and I couldnt stop joking about how ironic it was that they actually did a school play based on Mean Girls this year, since there's so much bullying going on here. I feel sorry for my parents who think I'm receiving a good education in a great environment with so many opportunities when that's not the case AT ALL. They sacrifice so much for me to attend this school and I dont have the heart to tell them how miserable I am.

Posted: June 19, 2024

Posted: April 30, 2024

This school supports its diverse students development into confident, well-rounded young women. The teachers and administrators are committed to the students and provide an intimate and personalized experience.

Posted: April 30, 2024

Posted: September 18, 2023

this school is extremely careless and neglectful. When I was in middle school I got a letter in the mail regarding another student's financial aid information. My parents were rightfully angry and contacted the school to let them know how about their mistake and how unprofessional it was. They also questioned where my financial aid letter went since we never received it, and if the other family knew we had their financial aid letter. Instead of apologizing or answering any of our questions, we were told we were needed to "calm down. I still have no idea where my initial financial aid letter went, but luckily no one bullied me for it. I remember waking up with a panic attack every morning, dreading school for a few weeks because I was scared someone would find out I received financial aid and I would be targeted. This is not something a 12 year old should ever be going through. At LP I would frequently overhear students talking down on financial aid students, saying they don't "deserve" to be here, as if this school is special in any way. The school does nothing about the bullying because it's the rich bullying the non-rich, and they like to keep the rich families happy. Im so thankful my family pulled me out of this school.

Posted: September 18, 2023

Posted: June 30, 2023

So grateful to receive the news that the Head of the school is leaving. The school really went down under his leadership and teachers say that the culture behind the scenes is totally toxic. Hopefully a new leader will help to revitalize this once wonderful school.

Posted: June 30, 2023

Posted: May 4, 2023

If your daughter would benefit from an intimate, diverse, and nurturing environment, I would recommend La Pietra. My daughter was quickly accepted by a diverse group of girls. Based on our combined experiences (student and parent), we have found that the majority of the young women are are unique, polite, and accepting of diversity. Many students receive financial aid and are not from wealthy legacy families. The small class sizes allow for teacher/student interaction and attention that is impossible to get at a large school. My daughter enjoys school, primarily because of her friends and teachers. The teachers are firm yet engaging, and bring their respective subject matters to life. Administration are very accessible and willing to listen to and accommodate family concerns, something that other large schools are unwilling to do. It is refreshing to be somewhere that the development and growth a school can give to a student takes higher priority than the awards and accolades that the students can bring to the school.

Posted: May 4, 2023

Posted: January 8, 2023

What you see on the outside is a vastly different from the inner reality. The business model of top heavy admin and diminishing students (100 over 7 grades!) is unsustainable. Good teaching staff but low moral and high turn over. Total lack of qualified, able, or willing help for social issues, especially bullying. Financial Aid is more accurately a discounted door #2 just to get anyone in to pay what they can? Not the community we expected for $22,000.

Posted: January 8, 2023

Posted: November 26, 2022

There's a lot classism and racism at this predominately white, wealthy school, and faculty/staff do everything in their power to protect the wealthy students. Scholarship and financial aid students are ignored because they dont pay as much tuition, thus providing no value according to the school. Bullying is rampant and staff will blame and punish the victim and reward the mean girls. And since this school is so small, there's no way to escape the bullying. Faculty, staff and even neglectful parents will use the there's bullying everywhere excuse. But they dont even have an experienced counselor with the appropriate credentials to deal with these type of situations at this school!
Additionally, the school dont care about mental health so whatever you do, do not reveal any mental health issues because it will be used against you unless you are wealthy. My friend who dealt with anxiety and depression went for help and instead of helping her, they forced her to leave after one minor incident (which caused zero disruptions or issues) and threatened to give her all Fs on her report card instead of an incomplete because she was a financial aid student. And then they continued to beg her family for donations after all this. Meanwhile, there were at least 2 other students in my grade who constantly disrupted class, talked back to teachers, bullied their peers and almost failed multiple classes who were never disciplined and was able to graduate with us because they paid full tuition.
I also notice a lot of my former classmates struggling in college/upon graduation. Its no coincidence that a significant number of students in my graduating class either drop out of college, struggle to finish college on time, work in minimum wage retail/food service/hospitality jobs (there's absolutely nothing wrong with this, but paying thousands a year in tuition BEFORE COLLEGE should ensure that students can find a steady, high paying job), or are unable to find a job in their field after graduation. Students come to this school, completely out of touch and not challenged in any way, and once they enter the real world they crash and burn. There's a reason why more than half of the students who attend this school transfer out before their senior year.

Posted: September 12, 2022

ex-student here, coming from someone who firsthand experienced the way both the administration and students treat people DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. $20,000 down the drain only for them to come out miserable. the teachers in my experience try their hardest to educate us while the staff makes it near impossible. theres a HUGE bullying problem, though theres very little students. youd think theyd be able to control them better. the staff do not care about your kids, i had a friend unable to use her computer for half the year, falling behind on class work, and unable to get any help from the office staff who flat out ignored her. they suspended our english teacher for the last month of school (FINALS month) without informing any of us, she was forced to teach at home while we sat confused and falling behind on work with a substitute just as lost as us. this school had such a toxic environment, the amount of seniors that have warned people to get out while they still can is appalling. my family payed thousands of dollars for a school way worse than any of the public ones on the island. the amount of students that leave the school yearly is insane, the graduating class is typically barely 10 people. half of my grade left last year, and not a single one of them remaining enjoys going to it.

Posted: September 12, 2022

Posted: August 1, 2022

Do not send your daughter to this school. I have been incredibly disappointed in the school as an institution. My teachers and peers were lovely, amazing people. Many of our favorite teachers quit their jobs because of the absolutely pathetic administration that dictates the behind-closed-doors life of the school. Within admin, more than one scandal has occurred in the past few years, all of which spread as rumors but were never dealt with publicly. For such a small school, this creates a very toxic environment. Over 10 teachers left during the four years I attended La Pietra. In the last two years, this number has increased. Again, (mostly) wonderful teachers and students, but they're stuck in a failing school. It's hard to sum up all of these comments in the area-specific ratings of this website, so take those with a grain of salt.

Posted: August 1, 2022

Posted: April 27, 2022

As a new family we were so excited to start here. Unfortunately, it feels like a "bait and switch". Our initial impression last year when we were applying was really positive. We had a lot of personal attention and felt like they really new our daughter. Now at the end of our first year, we have been very disappointed. The administration seems to be all over the place and doesn't communicate well with families.

Posted: April 27, 2022

Posted: November 25, 2020

This is considered part two of my review since my last review can only have so many words. The college counseling program is not as strong as they formally start the college process for students in their junior year. They don't even have a good SAT/ACT prep course as it is only offered one term a year, and is taught by a PE teacher? Back to another aspect about their bullying situation, it seems that students are forced to be in the same classes (and work together) with people they can't even get along with, and that could really have a negative impact on the academics. I wished they had something like a no-contact policy or even have the head of school step in. Overall, the school should treat ALL of its students equally and give support to everyone. It seems they only care about the ones who get high GPA's and grades, for example they have this end-of-year academic awards ceremony. Only those with the highest academic standings get rewarded while the others that are mediocre just sit there being forgotten. Unfortunately I was one of those students who never got a single award in high school even though I was involved in so much. Because of my poor academic progress, my mom kept threatening me to pull me out of the school. At one point, she was even considering to sue the school all because they took out Japanese language in a school that is located in a state with a big number of Japanese tourists! I just wished admin could just listen to students and parents instead of caring more about getting/receiving donations from fake, rich, white alums. And again, I wished they focused more on the mental health of their students back when I was there.

Posted: November 25, 2020

Posted: November 18, 2020

Posted: January 30, 2020

There are many positive aspects to this school. Sadly, a few ineffective teachers can really bring a school down.

Posted: January 30, 2020

Some teachers assign homework on skills and concepts that have not been taught and practiced in class, so it is left to parent to teach. One teacher claimed that he/she has so many units or modiules to teach that students have to be assigned more homework because it can't be covered in class. Teachers need to read research on homework (Eric Mazur).

Posted: January 30, 2020

If the majority of students fail a test or perform poorly, teachers should reflect on their teaching practice. Just because you claim to have taught it does not mean students learned it. Is administration asking tough questions about the effectiveness of teachers and their teaching practices?

Posted: January 30, 2020

There are some very good teachers who care about students and about their learning.

Posted: January 30, 2020

See comments above. Parents are questioning the quality of education students are receiving. Some have expressed that they are looking elsewhere. Enrollment is dropping. High teacher turnover.

Posted: January 30, 2020

Most believe in the one size fits all approach and others rely on too much "group work" even on tests. My child ends up doing most of the work but all receive the same grade. Teacher not using effective/ varied grouping practices as well as appropriate grading practices. Teachers need more research based professional development.

Posted: January 30, 2020

There have been some attempts at curbing bullying however do they know what goes on in the locker room or bathroom? They should find out.

Posted: April 27, 2016

Really amazing school! My daughter started there this year for 8th Grade and loves her teachers, classmates, administration and all the opportunities the school offers her. Her teachers make learning enjoyable and she is thriving in the small school environment. She has participated in after school sports, the school play, and is one of the class of 2020 officers. Based on her experience she has recruited her sister and 3 friends to join her next year. In addition the campus is pretty amazing place; its beautiful, safe and pretty inspiring place to learn!

Posted: April 21, 2016

My daughter has always been a strong student athlete. Her grades have always been stellar even when playing 2-3 sports. La Pietra has challenged her but helped her open her mind. She always understands the course content after each class. I attribute this to the small student to teacher ratio (6-1 is not uncommon). She walks out of difficult classes having the benefit of being able to ask questions and get answers and even more important , she can ask questions on opinion and not just rigid content. The teachers have better report with the kids than any school I've seen before. The excellent teaching and coaching has opened up my daughter to achieve her full potential. We have never doubted our choice and think La Pietra is best school for OUR daughter.

Posted: September 24, 2015

If I could describe this school in one word, it would be scam. Let's figure this out; this school has 192 students paying a tuition of $18,900, meaning that the school receives at LEAST $3,628,800 annually. If that isn't enough, the school uses the sob story to coax parents into "donating" even MORE money. Ok seriously, where does this money go? Does it actually go to as promised, or is the principal using it to renovate her own house? My daughter was not in ANY way challenged academically by this school, and the clubs the school offered only met once a month for twenty minutes. The sports are ok, it's too bad the jumping platforms for the swimming pool are placed on the wrong side, an architectural error that's NEVER been fixed. While an all-girls school with only 192 students may APPEAR to be drama-free, this school is anything but. This school is lacking in a counselor, so nothing is ever done about the drama. The bullying is the absolute worst here, so think twice before sending your daughter here.

Posted: September 10, 2015

My daughter continues to attend La Pietra and is now in 9th grade. From all she tells me and that I can see, she absolutely adores going to school here and has rich friendships with many of her classmates. I have watched her social skills blossom and expect that she is making friends she will keep for life.

There are so many things I like about La Pietra. The low student/teacher ratio is amazingly powerful. Each teacher I speak with knows my daughter well. They can speak with me not only about her academic standing but how she gets along in class and what they like about her as an individual..not just as a student. You know you're in a good school when you ask "Who's your favorite Teacher this year and why?" and are still talking about it an hour later!

La Pietra offers a rich variety of courses and is so prepared to encourage students to excel rather than to fall into the "one size fits all" mold that I have experienced in public schools. AP courses allow the students to rise to their individual level of excellence.

One of my favorite aspects of la Pietra is the way they run courses thru the year. Instead of the same 7 or 8 40-minute classes a day for the year, La Pietra splits their coursework into quarters. In each quarter my daughter concentrates on 4 classes in a day and is in those classes for an extended period of time. In my opinion, this allows the teacher to build a learning environment that is much more effective.

I have watched my daughter blossom into a young woman in her time at La Pietra. I have no doubt that she would be much different if she were at any other school. Highly recommended!

Posted: September 10, 2015

Posted: September 9, 2015

I don't usually write on these sites but I felt that I really wanted to take a moment
to share our family's perspective. La PIetra has been a welcoming and supportive environment socially and academically for my middle school age daughter. She is learning to try new things (going out for a team sport for the first time), making many new friends (just went on the overnight middle school camp at Camp Mokuleia where she became friends with girls not only in middle school but also some peer leaders in high school), building academic confidence in a challenging college preparatory curriculum (she loves her English, science, and music classes), and taking on new leadership roles (she helped to launch a new club this year with other students and had to get up in front of the entire school to promote the club to encourage others to sign up). We feel very lucky to have discovered this beautiful all-girls school that is helping students to build confidence and blossom. All this on a breathtakingly beautiful campus next to Diamond Head looking out at scenic views of Waikiki.
While not every school is the perfect fit for every student, La Pietra is a wonderful fit for our family and daughter. Go take a tour and check it out for yourself! We think you will like it as much as we do.

Posted: September 9, 2015

Posted: July 21, 2015

I am a former La Pietra student, and I am very ashamed of it. I switched schools after one year, because I hated it so much. At first it seemed like a picture-perfect school, and my mom was willing to sacrifice whatever it took because she was convinced it would work out for me. Shortly into the school year, the few friends I had made had given me the cold shoulder after being manipulated by several girls who hated me. As a result, my confidence was lowered significantly, I became very depressed, and my grades dropped. I tried talking to the dean about my bullying problem, but little was done, and there was literally nothing I could do to stop it and I had considered suicide. The staff didn't listen to any of my or my mother's concerns, and they became angry with us at the beginning of the year when they found out we desperately needed financial aid. I felt ostracized by the staff and the rest of the girls, because of my low family income and my dad's reliance on welfare. Girls can be so cruel, especially when no boys are present.

Posted: July 21, 2015

Posted: July 7, 2015

We have been impressed with what La Pietra has to offer girls in their middle school program. Even before enrolling, prospective students have the opportunity to visit for a half-day, school-in-session visit. This gives students a chance to experience a typical day at La Pietra, make some new friends, visit a variety of classes, and meet some teachers and administrators. Because La Pietra's student to teacher ratio is so low (10:1), girls new to middle school do not "fall through the cracks" academically or socially. They are supported by a loving and caring group of teachers who are truly committed to all-girls education and helping each student find their voice and provide them with the tools to success. The school is located on an extremely beautiful campus near Diamond Head and it is a great place for young women to learn and grow during this important time in their development. La Pietra offers financial aid to families which makes it more accessible than some schools due to the tuition expense. We highly recommend La Pietra for families looking for a great middle or high school for their daughters.

Posted: July 7, 2015

Posted: April 5, 2015

Honestly, sending my daughter here was one of the worst mistakes I've ever made in my life. She was severely bullied, and the dean didn't seem the least bit concerned, nor did she do anything to stop the bullying. It turns out that the dean doesn't have any experience in counseling, she was originally an art teacher and somehow moved her way up to being a dean. The tuition of this school is extremely expensive, and needless to say I've been much more impressed with the academics of a public school. I really don't understand why the tuition is so much, nor do I know what I am actually paying for. Please, save your money and don't make the same mistake I did.

Posted: March 25, 2015

My daughter has attended La Pietra for grades 8-12. It has been an excellent experience for all of us. She has a wonderful sense of who she is and excellent self esteem. Thus academics are outstanding and she has made many close friendships. I highly recommend La Pietra.

Posted: March 10, 2015

After looking at, and being accepted to multiple schools, our daughter and ourselves (parents) all agreed that La Pietra was the fit for her. We as parents were not really interested in an "all girls" education because of the experiences we had with our older daughter's experiences at another school. But after visiting La Pietra's open houses multiple times, we all agreed to apply. This choice has brought us only great results. Upon entering the 6th grade, our daughter miraculously had no problems with doing her homework assignments and loved to be in school. Ever since starting La Pietra, we as parents have only needed to show her support for her efforts, but never having to prod and push her to complete her responsibilities as a student, nor perform to her best ability. It has, and still is a great ride for her, and we as parents are looking forward to see what more this La Pietra education can provide her. I suggest you visit an Open House and see for yourself.

Posted: February 19, 2015

Our daughter attended LP from 6th to 12th grade. We looked at 3 private schools; LP was not our 1st choice. We enrolled her into LP after the first 2 schools fell through. Our daughter came from a good public school; unfortunately, it did not prepare her for the rigors of private school teaching and learning. We almost pulled her out after 6th grade since she was not showing any interest. But her 2 teachers convinced us to keep her in; they said it would take some time before our daughter and many others like her would adapt to the LP curriculum, become responsible and grasp the importance of school work. We are thankful we listened. Our girl blossomed from a restless student to a mature and confident woman. Not only did she excel in high school, she played sports for 7 years, became a peer leader, school delegate, NHS candidate; participated in student government, sang in the select choir. Yes, we hear about drama and bullying; but that happens at all schools. My daughter confronted the negativity and turned it into a positive. LP allowed her to develop her skills and hidden talents; in her senior year, she was accepted into 12 colleges. Give LP a try.

Posted: January 8, 2015

I couldn t help but notice several posts here repeatedly bullying La Pietra School, therefore I have decided to add my comments. As a proud dad of a La Pietra girl; and no, this is not a robo-writer, I can only attest to how my daughter is learning to be an independent woman who will be strong but kind, resourceful and empathetic. The academic curriculum has a lot of variety and is oriented towards college education and the teachers are dedicated and passionate about what they teach. And once in a while, when she has a bad day at school (yes, she has those, although less frequently than a bad hair day ), I commend her for waking up the next day and being positive again. That picture-perfect school on the slopes of Diamond Head makes sure that my girl is in a safe surrounding, can express who she is and learns for life! I m a believer!

Posted: January 7, 2015

My daughter is in middle school at La Pietra. (FYI: She scored in over 90 percentile on the SSAT and is an athlete). She got in all the schools she applied, but she chose La Pietra because she liked the day she visited. She didn't feel welcome at the larger schools. We let her choose. I'm so glad she picked LP- and so is she! She has been there 1.5 years. She feels part of a family there. Her teachers all know her, challenge her, and they care. The classes are small and personal. Her homework is balanced with her after school sports. She traveled for a competition last year and wasn't punished for missing some days. She was supported so she could be her best. She had to write an in depth report on her destination before she traveled, and got more out of the trip from that insightful assignment than any of her teammates. She likes school. She has many nice friends. Even though she is shy, she feels included, and I see her breaking out of her shell. I know the strong college prep program will lead her to whatever university she chooses. She won't be limited by her education. If you send your daughter for a visit, then she can choose for herself.

Posted: January 5, 2015

This school has been a godsend. After six years of mediocre results at my daughter's elementary school, she entered La Pietra School in the 6th grade and has blossomed into a different person. Her grades have improved dramatically, she has thrived in extracurricular activities and she has a broad circle of close friends that she never enjoyed in her previous school. Even though she's a few years' away, she is already nagging me to start visiting colleges and take SAT prep classes. There aren't enough superlatives to describe the positive affect this school has had on my daughter's life. I would not consider having her at any other school.

Posted: November 16, 2014

Our daughter chose La Pietra and stayed there for all 7 years. She truly thrived at this school and looked forward to going there each day. Some of our favorite things about La Pietra: the uniquely beautiful and peaceful school environment, the all girls education and "vibe," the block schedule, the small school and very small classes, and especially the wonderfully engaging teachers. Thanks to the small class size and block schedule (only 4 classes per quarter) the girls get individual attention, have lively classroom discussions and pursue in-depth projects. Like any small school, La Pietra does not have the variety of classes/facilities that you may find in a bigger school, but we found that to be more than off-set by the personal experience offered, and the opportunity for girls to shine in their chosen areas - be it academics, sports, arts, etc. And for a small school, La Pietra does have a remarkable spectrum of courses, with a strong emphasis on college prep and college counseling. La Pietra girls are also very involved in school activities outside the classroom - including sports, student government, leadership, clubs and the school play.

Posted: November 1, 2014

If I could give this review zero stars, I would. It is amazing how similar the five-star reviews are to the La Pietra advertisements; no doubt the staff is writing these reviews. This school has a SERIOUS bullying problem, but instead of addressing it, the administration unnecessarily enforces stricter rules for the school dress code. It angers me that despite me sacrificing everything, they wouldn't listen to me and my daughter continued to be bullied relentlessly. As the school year passed, I became more and more unimpressed with the academics and administration; send your daughter to a public school for a much better education.

Posted: October 20, 2014

La Pietra has been a positive experience for our daughter. The small class size along with attentive teachers has really improved her out look on her education. She is more empowered to try different clubs and activities in an all girl setting, and feels more confident not only in school but life in general. She loves La Pietra and would not want to go anywhere else.

Posted: October 17, 2014

When my daughter attended this "school", and it was nothing but a negative experience for the both of us. My daughter was severely bullied by a classmate, while the dean sat there and pampered the bully. She had anxiety and the dean would get mad at her for coming into her office, while trying to get help. The head of the school would not listen to the either of us, and she would often get angry my daughter for having panic attacks which she cannot control very well. My daughter would beg me to let her switch to a new school, so we made a smart choice by leaving in the middle of the school year to go to a nearby public school, and she could not be happier. Ever since she left, she felt more challenged in school, made friends, and no longer comes home crying. We are satisfied with the public school she attends. This school is a joke and a waste of my time and money. I would NOT recommend this school to anybody.

Posted: September 13, 2014

these reviews sound like something the La Pietra staff wrote. I spent 6-7th grade here. I had a choice between LP, and Iolani. After visiting the school, it seemed so warm and welcoming. so i chose LP. Yes, LP over IOLANI. Seems pretty stupid, right? The DAY I walked onto campus, i was bullied. Of course, theres bullying in every school. But usually, someone does something about it. Apparently, this school has "no problems" with bullying and students should know better, according to the dean, and no one did anything about it. Well, i guess they're not paying attention at ALL because there was bullying going on all the time. I attended public school for 8th grade, because my mom didn't like me coming home crying everyday. Public school was ok,less traumatizing than la pietra, but public school work was more challenging for me than la pietra. i've had my about 10 of my moms friends ask me if their daughters should attend La Pietra, and i said NO to every single one of them.They have lost about 20 kids (almost $300,000 in tuition) who WERE once interested in La Pietra, until I told them the truth. To sum it up, this school is perfect for kids who want to be bullied/become bullies.

Posted: August 21, 2014

This school is excellent. I highly recommend it. The teacher go above and beyond. The students become well spoken, confident leaders. They have a strong peer leadership program that creates a family feel. Each girl receives the tools she needs to succeed. Math classes are small, like 10 girls to 1 teacher, the individual attention makes a huge difference.

Posted: June 21, 2014

horrible school. they take $17,000 from our tuition. what do they do with the money? I don't know, definitely not on our education though. plus, they try and force EVERYONE to donate money. What? What kind of a horrible school forces parents to donate? What do they even need the money for? Theres less than 300 kids, they take $17,000 from us, we buy our own textbooks and uniforms + makes tries to make everyone pay an extra $100 for donations. why do they need that much money? If it's a big school with lots of students i understand but la pietra? are they using our money for themselves? if you're considering your child to go to this school, try going to a public school instead: same quality education for free, plus better lunches, and less drama.

Posted: June 13, 2014

I went to this school from 6-7th grade, and I had the worst time in my entire life. The upper class were rude and thought they were better than everybody else (especially seniors). This school will give you a detention for everything, unless you are smart or rich. I have gotten a detention for being in the bathroom for more than 3 minuets when i had horrible cramps, and another for leaving a textbook in my locker which was strange since class didn't even start and I still had time to grab my textbook. Overall, this school was the worst school I've ever been to (and I've been to a total of 8 schools in Hawai'i and California, public, and private,) La Pietra claims that it is too small to have cliques or any drama, but this school was the worst. I am now a Junior, and to this day i still regret attending this school and wish I have gone to a different school.

Posted: April 15, 2014

Our daughter will soon graduate from La Pietra. Every year has been excellent and worth every penny. La Pietra is a wholesome, supportive learning environment that is attentive to what each girl needs individually to be successful. Our daughter was able to participate in music, theatre, art, public speaking and several sports. La Pietra doesn't limit students to 1 or 2 areas, like other private schools. The teachers and administration are truely exceptional. If you want your daughter to be a well spoken, confident leader, with a healthy self-esteem who is prepared to excel at top university's, we highly recommend La Pietra!

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Waena Apartments	Apartment Complex	Honolulu	HI	4.8 mi
2	Aliamanu Military Reservation	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Honolulu	HI	9.2 mi
3	Enchanted Lake	Area of Town	Kailua	HI	9.7 mi
4	Ka Malanai	Condominium/Townhouse	Kailua	HI	10.4 mi
5	Kailua/Lanikai	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Kailua	HI	11 mi
6	Ocean Pointe	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Ewa Beach	HI	13.5 mi
7	Ewa Beach	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Ewa Beach	HI	13.7 mi
8	Pacific Palisades	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pearl City	HI	14.4 mi
9	Ewa by Gentry	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Ewa Beach	HI	14.6 mi
10	Fairway village	Condominium/Townhouse	Waipahu	HI	15.4 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Diamondhead - Monserrat Ave.	Honolulu	HI	0.5 mi
2	Waikiki	Honolulu	HI	2.1 mi
3	Kaimuki	Honolulu	HI	2.1 mi
4	Kakaako	Honolulu	HI	3.3 mi
5	Waialae Nui Ridge	Honolulu	HI	3.4 mi
6	Hawaii Kai	Honolulu	HI	7.7 mi
7	Waimanalo Beach	Waimanalo	HI	9.3 mi
8	Kaneohe	Kaneohe	HI	9.6 mi
9	Pearl Harbor	Honolulu	HI	10.2 mi
10	Kailua	Kailua	HI	10.9 mi
11	Ewa Side	Ewa Beach	HI	12.8 mi
12	Ewa Beach	Ewa Beach	HI	12.8 mi
13	Kapolei	Kapolei	HI	16.3 mi
14	Mililani	Mililani	HI	18.3 mi
15	Ko Olina	Kapolei	HI	19.9 mi

Base	Distance
Coast Guard Honolulu	4.8 mi.
Fort Shafter	7.2 mi.
Tripler Army Medical Center	8.4 mi.
Camp Smith Hawaii	10.4 mi.
Hickam AFB	10.5 mi.
Pearl Harbor Naval Base	10.6 mi.
Kaneohe Bay Marine Base	13.2 mi.
Coast Guard Barbers Point	16.6 mi.
Schofield Barracks	21.9 mi.

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