Aka'ula School offers a quality, multi-age, transitional environment for Molokai students in grades five to eight.
We are committed to building a community where students, their families, and teachers are engaged in learning.
We believe in educating the whole child through a balanced curriculum that celebrates multiple intelligences and meets the needs of a heterogeneous learning community.
Learning, leading, and decision-making are fundamental collaborative processes practiced at Aka'ula School.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Akaula School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning and Leading Together
School Mascot
Voyagers
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Summer Program Cost Notes
Our summer program is funded through Title 1. It incorporates reading, math, and enrichment activities.
% on Financial Aid
85%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Dara Lukonen
Application URL
School Notes
- Aka'ula School offers a quality, multi-age, transitional environment for Molokai students in grades five to eight.
- We are committed to building a community where students, their families, and teachers are engaged in learning.
- We believe in educating the whole child through a balanced curriculum that celebrates multiple intelligences and meets the needs of a heterogeneous learning community.
- Learning, leading, and decision-making are fundamental collaborative processes practiced at Aka'ula School.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Akaula School cost?
Akaula School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Akaula School?
The acceptance rate of Akaula School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.
Does Akaula School offer a summer program?
Yes, Akaula School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Akaula School?
The application deadline for Akaula School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Akaula School is Ho'omana Hou School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Molokai Mission School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maui Preparatory Academy (23.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Ho'omana Hou School
Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 5 students 0.5 miles 210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
0.5
9-12
5
Molokai Mission School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 5-8 | 3 students 0.5 miles Po Box 482271
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
0.5
5-8
3
Grades: PK-12 | 311 students 23.8 miles 4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
23.8
PK-12
311
Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 9 students 25.8 miles 164 Fleming Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
25.8
PK-12
9
Ke Kula O Piilani
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: K-5 | 39 students 34.4 miles Po Box 1934
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 214-5006
34.4
K-5
39
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