Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i in Keaau, HI, serves 1,163 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1996, the coeducational school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a teaching staff of 99.
The school has a student body representing 3.96% students of color and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for enrollment size.
Located near other Keaau private schools, it provides a comprehensive K–12 education option in a rural Hawaii community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Blue
Student Body
Total Students
1,163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i's ranking?
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i?
The application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i is Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christian Liberty Academy (2.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
(Christian)
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
5.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mauna Loa School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
7.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
(Christian)
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Haili Christian School
(Christian)
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Na Hunaahi
Special Program Emphasis
14-684 Hapuu Rd # 2267
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
12.1 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
49.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
(Christian)
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mauna Loa School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
7.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Haili Christian School
(Christian)
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
5.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Haili Christian School
(Christian)
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
63.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Keaau Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Keaau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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