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Hilo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 613 students in Hilo, HI, 7% of all K-12 students in Hilo, HI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
100% of private schools in Hilo, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hilo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp
Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Church of Christ
162 Baker Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 982-6885
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Map of Haili Christian School
Haili Christian School
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
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Map of Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
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Map of Mauna Loa School
Mauna Loa School
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
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Hilo, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
999 / 1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936
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Hilo, HI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
613
Students
86%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hilo)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
613 Students
40,680 Students
% Students of Color
86%
72%
0.51
0.76
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
430 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
68%
30%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
56 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
9%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
14%
# Others Students
111 Students
12,527 Students
% of Others Students
17%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
3,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hilo, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Hilo, HI is Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp.
How many private schools are located in Hilo?
4 private schools are located in Hilo.
What percentage of students in Hilo go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hilo are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hilo?
100% of private schools in Hilo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
Which private schools in Hilo are often viewed compared to one another?

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