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Kailua Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,560 students in Kailua, HI, 21% of all K-12 students in Kailua, HI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private schools in Kailua, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,560
  • Average Tuition: $15,881
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Kailua, HI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,560
  • Average Tuition: $15,881
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Kailua, HI School Trends

Top Ranked Kailua Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hawaiian Mission Academy Windward Campus
Hawaiian Mission Academy Windward Campus
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
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Le Jardin Academy Photo
Le Jardin Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
917 Kalanianaole Highway
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0707
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Map of St. Anthony School Kailua
St. Anthony School Kailua
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Catholic
148 Makawao St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-3331
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Map of Kailua Prep
Kailua Prep
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
Alternative School
74 Kihapai St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 400-8066
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Map of Kosasa Academy
Kosasa Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students
Special Education School (Christian)
25 Kaneohe Bay Dr Ste 250
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 258-3951
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Map of St. John Vianney School
St. John Vianney School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
940 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-4651
(4)
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Map of Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
875 Auloa Road & 1080 Kailua Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 262-8501
(8)
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Kailua, HI Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,560
Students
$15,881
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
50%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kailua)
This State (HI)
# Schools
7 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
1,560 Students
40,680 Students
% Students of Color
50%
72%
0.78
0.76
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
225 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
2%
# Asian Students
274 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
15%
30%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
14 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
649 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
144 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
14%
# Others Students
395 Students
12,527 Students
% of Others Students
22%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
278 Teachers
3,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,881
$15,628
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,500
$5,884
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kailua, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Kailua, HI include Hawaiian Mission Academy Windward Campus, Le Jardin Academy, and St. Anthony School Kailua.
How many private schools are located in Kailua?
7 private schools are located in Kailua.
How diverse are private schools in Kailua?
Kailua private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Kailua go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Kailua are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kailua?
71% of private schools in Kailua are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Kailua are often viewed compared to one another?

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