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)
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i
About the School
- 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)
School Rankings
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
1,163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 72%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
14-684 Hapuu Rd # 2267
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 63.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
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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