Top Hawaii County Private Schools

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  • For the 2020 school year, there are 19 top private schools in Hawaii County, Hawaii, serving 4,290 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
  • 58% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Hawaii County Private Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Hawaii Preparatory Academy
    Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo - A view of the 220-acre high school campus. HPA is nestled at the base of the Kohala Mountains on the island of Hawai'i. It faces the majestic mountain of Mauna Kea.
    65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
    Grades: K-12 | 642 students
  • Ho'ala School
    Ho'ala School Photo - Our nationally recognized service learning program exposes students to a number of opportunities on Oahu, the neighbor islands and last year to New Zealand. Students give back to the greater community on a regular basis through Ho`ala's multi-faceted program.
    (8)
     1067 California Avenue A
    Wahiawa, HI 96786
    (808)621-1898
    Grades: K-8 | 48 students
  • Christian Liberty School
    (Christian)
    (1)
     16-675 Milo St
    Keaau, HI 96749
    (808)966-8445
    Grades: PK-12 | 296 students
  • Haili Christian School
    (Christian)
     190 Ululani St
    Hilo, HI 96720
    (808)961-5026
    Grades: PK-8 | 185 students
  • Hale Aloha Nazarene School
    (Church of the Nazarene)
     595 Kupulau Road
    Hilo, HI 96720
    (808)959-4949
    Grades: PK-8 | 99 students
  • Hawai'i Montessori Schools - Kamuela
    Montessori School
    (1)
     64-1058 Mamalahoa Highway
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)885-7683
    Grades: PK-K | 54 students
  • Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
    Montessori School
     74-978 Manawalea Street
    Kailua Kona, HI 96740
    (808)329-0700
    Grades: PK-K | 80 students
  • Hualalai Academy
     74-4966 Kealakaa Street
    Kailua Kona, HI 96740
    (808)326-9866
    Grades: K-12 | 135 students
  • Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp
    (Church of Christ)
     162 Baker Avenue
    Hilo, HI 96720
    (808)982-6885
    Grades: K-8 | 340 students
  • Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
    (Christian)
     16-714 Volcano Road
    Keaau, HI 96749
    (808)982-0008
    Grades: K-12 | 1136 students
  • Kohala Adventist School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     55-3361 Akoni Pule Hwy
    Hawi, HI 96719
    (808)889-5646
    Grades: K-8 | 25 students
  • Kona Adventist Christian School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     82-1013 Kinue Rd
    Captain Cook, HI 96704
    (808)323-2788
    Grades: K-11 | 35 students
  • Makua Lani Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     74-4907 Palani Road
    Kailua Kona, HI 96740
    (808)329-3093
    Grades: PK-12 | 269 students
  • Malamalama Waldorf School
    Special Program Emphasis
     15-1834 Maku'u Drive
    Keaau, HI 96749
    (808)982-7701
    Grades: NS-8 | 116 students
  • Mauna Loa School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     172 Kapiolani St
    Hilo, HI 96720
    (808)935-1545
    Grades: PK-8 | 31 students
  • Parker School
    Parker School Photo - Parker School
    (2)
     65-1224 Lindsey Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)885-7933
    Grades: K-12 | 322 students
  • St Joseph School
    (Roman Catholic)
     1000 Ululani St
    Hilo, HI 96720
    (808)935-4936
    Grades: PK-12 | 344 students
  • University Of The Nations Preschool
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
     75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
    Kailua Kona, HI 96740
    (808)326-4411
    Grades: PK-K | 85 students
  • Waimea Country School
    Waimea Country School Photo - Hands-on Science in our K/1st multiage class
    65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)885-0067
    Grades: K-6 | 48 students
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