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Hawaii Preparatory Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (HI)
Waimea Country School Top 20 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (HI)
Parker School Top 4 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (HI)

Kamuela Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,003 students in Kamuela, HI, 42% of all K-12 students in Kamuela, HI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,003
  • Average Tuition: $29,879
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Kamuela, HI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,003
  • Average Tuition: $29,879
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Kamuela, HI School Trends

Top Ranked Kamuela Private Schools (2026-27)

Hawaii Preparatory Academy Photo
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
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Map of Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
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Parker School Photo
Parker School
Gr: K-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
(2)
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Waimea Country School Photo
Waimea Country School
Gr: K-5 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Alternative School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
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Kamuela, Hawaii Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hawai'i Montessori Schools - Kamuela
Hawai'i Montessori Schools - Kamuela
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School
64-1058 Mamalahoa Highway
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7683
(1)
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Kamuela, HI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,003
Students
$29,879
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kamuela)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
1,003 Students
40,680 Students
% Students of Color
46%
72%
0.66
0.76
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
100 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
10%
30%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
354 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
14%
# Others Students
421 Students
12,527 Students
% of Others Students
44%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
123 Teachers
3,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1235
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,879
$15,628
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,400
$1,539
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,520
$5,884
Average Endowment Size
$51 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kamuela, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Kamuela, HI is Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kamuela?
4 private schools are located in Kamuela.
What percentage of students in Kamuela go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Kamuela are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
Which private schools in Kamuela are often viewed compared to one another?

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