According to LivingInHawaii, bringing kids from the mainland to Hawaii to study in either a public or private school is usually traumatic. This is because while Hawaii can be a great place for kids to grow up, it may not be the best in terms of schooling but homeschooling can be a great idea. The issue is about the other kids your kid will be mixing with. The social situation in Hawaii which is largely one of “ease and no stress” can have negative impacts on kids, especially at the elementary level. There are about 130 private schools in Hawaii, and 20% of school children attend these private schools which has better standards and reputation than public schools, though more costly. Some schools in Hawaii are more focused on preparing students for university education in top rated institutions whereas some more leaning towards creativity and art. According to people that have experienced it first-hand, children that attend public schools in Hawaii can be exposed to violence, sexism, and sexual harassment. At University level, Hawaii has both public and private universities, and degrees are offered up to Post-doc level.