For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 190 students in Hilo, HI.
100% of private high schools in Hilo, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private High Schools in Hilo, HI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Haili Christian School
(Christian)
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Hilo, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
999 / 1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Overview
This Town (Hilo)
This State (HI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
190 Students
31,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
66%
73%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
2,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.77
# American Indian Students
3 Students
683 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
28 Students
9,729 Students
% Asian Students
15%
32%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
671 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2 Students
281 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
28 Students
6,033 Students
% White Students
15%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
4,707 Students
% Hawaiian Students
10%
16%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
108 Students
8,316 Students
% of Others Students
57%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Hilo, HI?
1 private high schools are located in Hilo, HI.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hilo?
100% of private high schools in Hilo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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