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Kauai Christian Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (HI)
Olelo Christian Academy Top 14 · Lowest Tuition (HI)
Kahili Adventist School Top 11 · Lowest Tuition (HI)

Kauai County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,122 students in Kauai County, HI (there are 21 public schools, serving 9,408 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private schools in Kauai County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,122
  • Average Tuition: $9,568
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Kauai County, HI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,122
  • Average Tuition: $9,568
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Kauai County, HI School Trends

Top Ranked Kauai County Private Schools (2026-27)

Kauai Christian Academy Photo
Kauai Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
(6)
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Island School Photo
Island School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
(1)
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Kahili Adventist School Photo
Kahili Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
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Map of St. Catherine School
St. Catherine School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
(1)
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Map of St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
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Map of Natural Bridges School
Natural Bridges School
Gr: K | 30 students
Montessori School
Po Box 727
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
(1)
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Olelo Christian Academy Photo
Olelo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (HI)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,122 Students
40,680 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
107 Teachers
3,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1259
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,568
$15,628
Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$1,539
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$5,884
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.76
# American Indian Students
5 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
75 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
7%
30%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
11 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
251 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
22%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
146 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
13%
14%
# Others Students
607 Students
12,527 Students
% of Others Students
54%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Kauai County, HI include Kahili Adventist School, St. Theresa School, and Island School.
How many private schools are located in Kauai County?
7 private schools are located in Kauai County.
How diverse are private schools in Kauai County?
Kauai County private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Kauai County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Kauai County are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kauai County?
71% of private schools in Kauai County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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