The Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Campus is a campus consisting of an elementary, middle and high school on the island of Hawaiʻi.
The school is part of the Kamehameha Schools' private school system.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
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.: 13:1
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
Miles
Grades
Students
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
(Christian)
Grades: K-12 | 1,136 students 0.1 miles 16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
0.1
K-12
1,136
Grades: PK-12 | 234 students 2.1 miles 16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
2.1
PK-12
234
Hale Aloha Nazarene School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
Grades: NS-PK | 33 students 5.6 miles 595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
5.6
NS-PK
33
Malamalama Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-8 | 132 students 6.6 miles 15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
6.6
PK-8
132
Mauna Loa School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 50 students 7.9 miles 172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
7.9
K-8
50
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