Top 3 Best Kauai County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,218 students in Kauai County, HI (there are 21 public schools, serving 9,658 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Kauai County, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 19%).
The top ranked private schools in Kauai County, HI include Island School, Kahili Adventist School and St. Theresa School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
71% of private schools in Kauai County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Kauai County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Kauai Christian Academy
Kauai Christian Academy Photo - Color Fun Run
(Christian)
(6)
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
Island School
Island School Photo - Driving into Island School's campus it is not uncommon to see a beautiful rainbow but in this occasion we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow.
(1)
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Grades: PK-12
| 494 students
Kahili Adventist School
Kahili Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 346-8320
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Natural Bridges School
Montessori School
(1)
Po Box 727
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
Grades: K
| 30 students
Olelo Christian Academy
Olelo Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
St. Catherine School
(Catholic)
(1)
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Kauai County, HI include Island School, Kahili Adventist School and St. Theresa School.
How many private schools are located in Kauai County, HI?
7 private schools are located in Kauai County, HI.
How diverse are private schools in Kauai County, HI?
Kauai County, HI private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 74%.
What percentage of students in Kauai County, HI go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Kauai County, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 19%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kauai County, HI?
71% of private schools in Kauai County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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