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Makawao Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,027 students in Makawao, HI, 40% of all K-12 students in Makawao, HI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Makawao, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Makawao Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kamehameha Schools Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 students
270 Aapueo Pkwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100
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Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
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Seabury Hall Photo
Seabury Hall
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Episcopal
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
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Map of Carden Academy Of Maui
Carden Academy Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-6 | 83 students
Catholic
1294 Makawao Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-8675
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Makawao, HI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
2,027
Students
$25,710
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
68%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Makawao)
This State (HI)
# Schools
5 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
40,680 Students
% Students of Color
68%
72%
0.47
0.76
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
903 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
23 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
30%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
404 Students
% Black Students
<1%
1%
# White Students
216 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
14%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1,126 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
71%
14%
# Others Students
222 Students
12,527 Students
% of Others Students
14%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
214 Teachers
3,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,710
$15,628
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,500
$5,884
Average Endowment Size
$42 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Makawao, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Makawao, HI include Seabury Hall, Kamehameha Schools Maui, and Montessori School Of Maui.
How many private schools are located in Makawao?
5 private schools are located in Makawao.
How diverse are private schools in Makawao?
Makawao private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Makawao go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in Makawao are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Makawao?
60% of private schools in Makawao are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

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