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Kamuela Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 968 students in Kamuela, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 968
  • Average Tuition: $35,630
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • View Kamuela, HI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 968
  • Average Tuition: $35,630
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • View Kamuela, HI School Trends

Top Ranked Kamuela Private Elementary 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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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

3
Private Schools
968
Students
$35,630
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
3 Schools
110 Schools
# Students
968 Students
39,221 Students
% Students of Color
46%
72%
0.67
0.77
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
901 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
99 Students
11,691 Students
% Asian Students
11%
30%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
941 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
394 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
351 Students
7,623 Students
% White Students
38%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
5,479 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
391 Students
11,545 Students
% of Others Students
42%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
121 Teachers
3,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 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
$35,630
$15,379
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,400
$1,539
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,520
$5,769
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 elementary schools in Kamuela, HI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kamuela, HI is Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Kamuela?
3 private elementary schools are located in Kamuela.
Which private elementary schools in Kamuela are often viewed compared to one another?

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