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Hilo Private Schools (2026-27)

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%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private schools in Hilo, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
613
Students
+68.4% (+249 students) 10-yr
86%
Students of Color
+120.5% (+47.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-18.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hilo)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
613 Students
40,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025153305179
2024153302172
2023162305174
2022193304185
2021193297180
2020200285171
2019200302175
2018200301172
2017194318180
2016194307178
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% Students of Color
86%
72%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202586%72%34%
202486%72%34%
202385%74%33%
202284%72%33%
202184%71%32%
202083%72%32%
201971%73%31%
201871%73%31%
201764%71%32%
201664%71%32%
201539%73%32%
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0.51
0.76

Diversity Score Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.510.760.65
20240.510.760.65
20230.570.750.65
20220.670.750.64
20210.670.750.64
20200.680.750.64
20190.680.750.63
20180.680.750.63
20170.660.680.61
20160.660.680.61
20150.490.710.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20221%3%2%
20211%3%1%
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# Asian Students
430 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
68%
30%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202568%30%5%
202468%30%5%
202362%32%5%
202250%34%4%
202150%34%4%
202049%34%4%
201947%37%4%
201847%36%4%
201745%46%4%
201645%46%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20224%2%8%
20214%2%9%
20204%3%9%
20196%2%8%
20186%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20251%1%7%
20241%1%7%
20221%1%7%
20211%1%7%
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# White Students
56 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
9%
19%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20259%19%52%
20249%19%52%
20239%16%52%
202210%19%54%
202110%19%54%
20209%20%54%
201912%20%56%
201812%19%56%
201720%21%58%
201620%21%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
23 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
111 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
17%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202517%32%26%
202417%32%26%
202319%32%25%
202225%30%25%
202125%30%25%
202029%29%24%
201931%25%24%
201831%26%23%
201734%27%22%
201634%27%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
3,857 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201516:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearHilo, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20256%52%55%
20246%51%54%
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
78%

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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