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Kailua Kona Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 649 students in Kailua Kona, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private preschools in Kailua Kona, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kailua Kona Private Preschools (2026-27)

Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo
Makua Lani Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
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Map of Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
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Map of International Christian Schools Kona
International Christian Schools Kona
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
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Map of Makua Lanii Christian Academy
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Christian
74-4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
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Kailua Kona, HI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
649
Students
+327.0% (+497 students) 10-yr
$12,128
Avg. Tuition
+91.9% (+$5,808) 9-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
-21.4% (-6 students) 10-yr
35%
Students of Color
-34.0% (-18.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kailua Kona)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
78 Schools
# Students
649 Students
18,404 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025162248191
2024162250187
2023169242185
2022167244188
2021167236184
2020163219179
2019145227182
2018145231181
2017103258183
2016100251181
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% Students of Color
35%
65%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202535%64%32%
202435%65%32%
202337%65%32%
202242%62%31%
202142%63%32%
202041%61%31%
201948%64%31%
201848%64%30%
201751%56%31%
201651%56%31%
201553%53%31%
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0.59
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.590.740.65
20240.590.750.65
20230.590.740.65
20220.600.740.64
20210.600.740.64
20200.660.740.64
20190.720.720.64
20180.720.720.64
20170.680.700.62
20160.680.700.62
20150.340.690.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
4%
# Asian Students
25 Students
5,054 Students
% Asian Students
4%
26%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20254%26%4%
20244%26%5%
20235%27%5%
20227%25%5%
20217%25%5%
202010%27%4%
201913%31%5%
201813%31%5%
201728%37%3%
201629%38%3%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
504 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20254%3%8%
20244%3%8%
20234%3%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
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# Black Students
1 Student
232 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20202%2%7%
20171%1%6%
20161%1%6%
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# White Students
211 Students
4,488 Students
% White Students
33%
23%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202533%23%48%
202433%23%48%
202331%21%48%
202226%23%50%
202126%23%50%
202031%25%51%
201930%25%52%
201830%24%52%
201730%22%54%
201631%22%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
6%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
356 Students
6,990 Students
% of Others Students
55%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202555%36%34%
202455%36%33%
202356%38%33%
202257%37%31%
202157%38%31%
202049%36%31%
201940%35%30%
201840%36%30%
201740%35%30%
201638%34%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
1,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202511:112:112:1
202411:112:112:1
202314:112:112:1
202211:112:112:1
202111:112:112:1
202010:112:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
20158:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202530%50%51%
202430%50%51%
202330%53%51%
202230%50%51%
202130%48%50%
202030%48%50%
201930%48%50%
201830%50%50%
201730%50%49%
201630%45%49%
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Average Class Size
22 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025221816
2024221916
2023221816
2022211816
2021211816
2020211816
2019211816
2018211916
2017212016
2016211916
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,128
$14,149

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$12,128$13,974$12,988
2024$12,128$12,614$10,159
2023$11,550$11,916$9,500
2022$6,320$11,535$8,989
2021$6,320$10,904$8,661
2020$6,320$10,260$8,383
2019$6,320$10,048$8,266
2018$6,320$9,995$7,888
2017$6,320$10,527$7,628
2016$6,320$8,649$7,230
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202530%29%31%
202430%30%30%
202330%31%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202590%78%83%
202490%82%88%
202390%85%88%
202290%86%88%
202190%85%88%
202090%84%88%
201990%83%88%
201890%83%88%
201790%81%88%
201690%78%88%
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Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Kailua Kona, HI?
The top ranked private preschools in Kailua Kona, HI is Makua Lani Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Kailua Kona?
4 private preschools are located in Kailua Kona.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kailua Kona?
75% of private preschools in Kailua Kona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Kailua Kona are often viewed compared to one another?

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