For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 8 students in Kaunakakai, HI (there are 2 public schools, serving 353 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Kaunakakai, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
50% of private schools in Kaunakakai, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Kaunakakai, HI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ho'omana Hou School
Alternative School
210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Molokai Mission School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 482271
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
Overview
This Town (Kaunakakai)
This State (HI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
8 Students
41,140 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
72%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
3,728 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.76
# American Indian Students
n/a
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
55%
30%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
404 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
n/a
7,818 Students
% White Students
n/a
19%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
45%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
12,694 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Kaunakakai, HI?
2 private schools are located in Kaunakakai, HI.
What percentage of students in Kaunakakai go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Kaunakakai are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kaunakakai?
50% of private schools in Kaunakakai are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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