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Best Keaau Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,665 students in Keaau, HI (there are 4 public schools, serving 3,017 public students). 47% of all K-12 students in Keaau, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private schools in Keaau, HI include Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i and Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private schools in Keaau, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Keaau Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
(Christian)
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian Liberty Academy
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(Christian)
(1)
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Malamalama Waldorf School
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Special Program Emphasis
(1)
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Keaau)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,665 Students
41,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
263 Teachers
3,748 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,049
$15,873
Average Summer Program Cost
$879
$1,695
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.76
# American Indian Students
38 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
30%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
43 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
1,295 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
85%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
112 Students
12,629 Students
% of Others Students
7%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Keaau, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in Keaau, HI include Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i and Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus.
How many private schools are located in Keaau?
4 private schools are located in Keaau.
What percentage of students in Keaau go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in Keaau are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Keaau?
75% of private schools in Keaau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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