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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 2,665 students in Keaau, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private elementary schools in Keaau, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Keaau Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
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Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
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Christian Liberty Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
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Malamalama Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
(1)
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Keaau, HI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
2,665
Students
$12,049
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Keaau)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
110 Schools
# Students
2,665 Students
39,221 Students
% Students of Color
11%
72%
0.28
0.77
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
38 Students
901 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,691 Students
% Asian Students
1%
30%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
941 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
43 Students
394 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
1,295 Students
7,623 Students
% White Students
85%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
5,479 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
14%
# Others Students
112 Students
11,545 Students
% of Others Students
7%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
263 Teachers
3,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,049
$15,379
Average Summer Program Cost
$879
$1,539
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Keaau, HI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Keaau, HI include Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i and Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus.
How many private elementary schools are located in Keaau?
4 private elementary schools are located in Keaau.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Keaau?
75% of private elementary schools in Keaau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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