Best Hawaii County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 5,311 students in Hawaii County, HI (there are 55 public schools, serving 27,203 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
55% of private schools in Hawaii County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 5,311
  • Average Tuition: $20,316
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Hawaii County, HI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 5,311
  • Average Tuition: $20,316
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Hawaii County, HI School Trends

Top Ranked Hawaii County Private Schools (2026)

Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Ho'ala School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
1067 California Avenue A
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-1898
(12)
Map of Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Church of Christ
162 Baker Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 982-6885
Map of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
(2)
Christian Liberty Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
(1)
Map of Haili Christian School
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Map of Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Map of Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Map of International Christian Schools Kona
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Map of KOhala Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
553357 Akoni Pule Hwy
Hawi, HI 96719
(808) 289-0623
Map of Kona Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
82-1013 Kinue Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 323-2788
Map of Makua Lanii Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Christian
74-4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
Malamalama Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
(1)
Map of Mauna Loa School
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Map of Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Parker School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
(2)
Waimea Country School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Alternative School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
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Hawaii County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hawai'i Montessori Schools - Kamuela
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School
64-1058 Mamalahoa Highway
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7683
(1)
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
999 / 1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936

Overview

Category
This State (HI)
US
# Schools
22 Schools
# Students
5,311 Students
40,959 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
522 Teachers
3,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1197
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,316
$16,193
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,185
$1,536
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,390
$5,325
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$51 million
$804.62 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.76
# American Indian Students
117 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
623 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
15%
30%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
64 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
2,141 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
51%
19%
# Hawaiian Students
156 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,042 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
24%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hawaii County, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Hawaii County, HI include Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp, Ho'ala School, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hawaii County?
19 private schools are located in Hawaii County.
How diverse are private schools in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Hawaii County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Hawaii County are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hawaii County?
55% of private schools in Hawaii County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Hawaii County are often viewed compared to one another?

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