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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Location
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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
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