Island School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked HI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 458 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,874
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Island School
Pre-K	41
Kind	22
1	19
2	23
3	21
4	23
5	23
6	37
7	37
8	46
9	52
10	44
11	28
12	42

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Year Founded

1977

Colors

Blue, Gold

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Campus Size

40 acres

Student Body

Total Students

458 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 72%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

17 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science A

AP English Language & CompositionAP Psychology

AP Spanish Language & CultureAP Statistics

AP US History

Average SAT score

1277

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,874

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Tuition Notes

Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $13,937 and K-12 is $20,874

Summer Program Cost

$650

Summer Program Cost Notes

This is usually geared towards elementary K-2, and 2-5th Science Focus, 4 & 5th Literacy focus

% on Financial Aid

49%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$8,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Admissions Director

Beth Cuizon

Endowment Size

$3.5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfRiflery

SoccerSurf Team

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

FIrst Lego League RoboticsFirst Robotics

GIrls VolleyballMock Trail

Science OlympiadmpiadSCUBA Diving Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Chorus

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Middle School BasketballOutrigger Canoe Paddling

School Notes

Our nearly 500 PK-12th grade students are challenged daily to live our mission: "Educating the mind, inspiring the heart.
Preparing Kauai youth to lead lives of significance." For 47 years, we have provided Kaua'i with a program from which our students become independent thinkers and explore with curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
From the voices of our young Pre-Kindergarteners in their outdoor classrooms to the robust debates amongst our juniors and seniors, we hold the student voice at the center of all we do. Island School is an environment where students feel safe to voice their opinions, take risks in their learning, and seek new challenges.
We cultivate a dynamic learning environment where respect, compassion, and integrity are fundamental aspects of our college-preparatory program, and work hard to ensure every member of our community is celebrated, seen, and belongs.

A Center for Hawaiian Culture and the Arts focuses on building an understanding of and appreciation for Hawaiian culture
Foreign languages include Spanish and Chinese
All classrooms have computer projectors with direct tie-in to the Internet
Each Middle School student is assigned a Chrome book for use during the school year
The staff is talented and varied, having earned degrees from 45 different colleges and universities across the mainland and in Hawaii and all are well traveled
The science curriculum includes robotics, science olympiad, first lego league
All seniors do independent cap stone projects on subjects of their choosing
graduates of the class of 2025 received 175 college acceptances from 88 different institutions of higher learning

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Island School cost?

Island School's tuition is approximately $20,874 for private students and $650 for summer students.

What schools are Island School often compared to?

Island School is often viewed alongside schools like Kauai Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Island School?

The acceptance rate of Island School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

Does Island School offer a summer program?

Yes, Island School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Island School offer?

Island School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Island School's ranking?

Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Highest average SAT score and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Island School?

The application deadline for Island School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Kauai County, HI is $9,394 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).