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Lihue Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 549 students in Lihue, HI, 14% of all K-12 students in Lihue, HI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private schools in Lihue, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lihue Private Schools (2026-27)

Island School Photo
Island School
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
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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Lihue, HI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
549
Students
+2,287.0% (+526 students) 10-yr
$13,937
Avg. Tuition
+209.7% (+$9,437) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+87.5% (+7 students) 10-yr
51%
Students of Color
+2.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lihue)
This State (HI)
# Schools
2 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
549 Students
40,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025260305179
2024260302172
2023309305174
2022309304185
2021267297180
2020236285171
2019230302175
2018230301172
2017223318180
2016200307178
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% Students of Color
51%
72%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202551%72%34%
202451%72%34%
20238%74%33%
202211%72%33%
20218%71%32%
20205%72%32%
20193%73%31%
20182%73%31%
20175%71%32%
20165%71%32%
201550%73%32%
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0.71
0.76

Diversity Score Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.720.760.65
20240.720.760.65
20230.520.750.65
20220.520.750.64
20210.530.750.64
20200.530.750.64
20190.510.750.63
20180.510.750.63
20170.500.680.61
20160.470.680.61
20150.290.710.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20251%2%1%
20241%2%1%
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# Asian Students
25 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
4%
30%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20255%30%5%
20245%30%5%
20211%34%4%
20201%34%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20252%1%7%
20242%1%7%
20231%1%8%
20221%1%7%
20211%1%7%
20201%1%8%
20191%1%7%
20181%1%7%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
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# White Students
162 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
29%
19%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202531%19%52%
202431%19%52%
202342%16%52%
202242%19%54%
202149%19%54%
202055%20%54%
201958%20%56%
201858%19%56%
201759%21%58%
201666%21%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
114 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
21%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
223 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
41%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202537%32%26%
202437%32%26%
202356%32%25%
202256%30%25%
202148%30%25%
202041%29%24%
201940%25%24%
201840%26%23%
201739%27%22%
201632%27%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
3,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
20178:111:112:1
201610:112:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202548%52%55%
202448%51%54%
202348%56%54%
202248%54%54%
202148%52%54%
202048%52%54%
201948%52%53%
201848%54%53%
201748%53%53%
201644%52%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025141715
2024141815
2023141815
2022141815
2021151715
2020141715
2019141715
2018141815
2017141815
2016131815
201581715
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202591213
202491212
202381111
202281011
202181011
202081111
201981011
201881011
201781110
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Average SAT score
1277
(Out of 1600)
1198

SAT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025127712201233
2024127712331230
2023127712461228
2022127712481229
2021127712481229
2020127712601226
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,937
$16,193

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$11,750$16,006$15,012
2024$11,750$14,756$13,254
2023$11,750$14,474$12,626
2022$11,750$14,222$12,187
2021$11,375$13,449$11,800
2020$11,125$12,672$11,512
2019$10,375$12,393$11,293
2018$10,375$12,110$11,017
2017$9,750$12,178$10,708
2016$7,738$11,071$10,356
2015$4,500$9,552$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$1,536

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$550$1,595$1,152
2024$550$1,551$1,128
2023$550$1,464$1,156
2022$550$1,500$1,102
2021$550$1,466$1,125
2020$550$1,696$1,217
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Average % on Financial Aid
49%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202562%35%34%
202462%35%34%
202362%37%34%
202262%36%33%
202162%36%33%
202062%38%32%
201941%36%31%
201841%35%30%
201741%34%30%
201641%34%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$5,325

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$8,100$5,150$7,073
2024$8,100$4,606$6,930
2023$8,100$4,504$6,469
2022$8,100$4,218$6,289
2021$8,100$4,333$6,055
2020$8,100$4,097$5,921
2019$5,500$3,724$5,795
2018$5,500$3,676$5,456
2017$5,500$3,515$5,319
2016$3,300$3,229$5,105
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Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearLihue, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202590%77%81%
202490%81%85%
202390%82%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%83%85%
202090%83%85%
201985%82%85%
201885%82%85%
201785%81%85%
201685%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lihue, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Lihue, HI is Island School.
How many private schools are located in Lihue?
2 private schools are located in Lihue.
What percentage of students in Lihue go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lihue are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lihue?
50% of private schools in Lihue are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Lihue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lihue include: Olelo Christian Academy vs. Island School

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