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Hilo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 583 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 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 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
583
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
86%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hilo)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
583 Students
40,650 Students
% Students of Color
86%
72%
0.50
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
108 Students
12,524 Students
% of Others Students
17%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
3,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

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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