Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team

Best Makawao Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,529 students in Makawao, HI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Makawao, HI include Kamehameha Schools Maui and Seabury Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private high schools in Makawao, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Makawao Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
270 Aapueo Pkwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 students Tuition listed
Seabury Hall
Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team
(Episcopal)
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Makawao)
This State (HI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,529 Students
31,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
83%
73%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
182 Teachers
2,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,200
$18,683
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,700
$8,520
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$42 million
$26.88 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.77
# American Indian Students
n/a
683 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,729 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
32%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
671 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
281 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
n/a
6,033 Students
% White Students
n/a
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1,095 Students
4,707 Students
% Hawaiian Students
100%
16%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
8,316 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Makawao, HI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Makawao, HI include Kamehameha Schools Maui and Seabury Hall.
How many private high schools are located in Makawao?
2 private high schools are located in Makawao.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Makawao?
100% of private high schools in Makawao are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

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