With extraordinary foresight, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, great-granddaughter and last royal descendant of Kamehameha the Great founded Kamehameha Schools.
Kamehameha Schools' mission is to fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities in perpetuity to improve the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry.
Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community committed to educational excellence.
We assist people of Hawaiian ancestry to achieve their highest potential as “good and industrious men and women.” We do so by contributing to their development as people who are grounded in spiritual and Christian values; intellectually, emotionally, and socially self-reliant; resourceful, resilient, life-long learners; equipped with the skills they need to succeed in endeavors of their choosing; responsible, ethical, contributing members of their multi-cultural and diverse communities, and prepared to practice and perpetuate the Hawaiian values and traditions of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
340 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp often compared to?
Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp is often viewed alongside schools like Haili Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp?
The acceptance rate of Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 77%. Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Hawaii with low acceptance rates.
What is Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp's ranking?
Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp?
The application deadline for Kamehamaha Schools - Hilo Camp is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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