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Kauai Christian Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (HI)
Olelo Christian Academy Top 11 · Lowest Tuition (HI)
Island School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (HI)

Kauai County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 755 students in Kauai County, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Hawaii private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private high schools in Kauai County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kauai County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Kauai Christian Academy Photo
Kauai Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
(6)
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Island School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
(1)
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Olelo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (HI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
755 Students
31,504 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
74%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
79 Teachers
3,126 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1259
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,323
$19,018
Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$9,138
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.77
# American Indian Students
5 Students
683 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
27 Students
9,729 Students
% Asian Students
4%
32%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
671 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
11 Students
281 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
179 Students
6,033 Students
% White Students
24%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
114 Students
4,707 Students
% Hawaiian Students
15%
15%
# Others Students
403 Students
8,382 Students
% of Others Students
53%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked private high schools in Kauai County, HI is Island School.
How many private high schools are located in Kauai County?
3 private high schools are located in Kauai County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Kauai County?
67% of private high schools in Kauai County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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