Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
About the School
- Founded in 1887, Kamehameha Schools is a statewide educational system supported by a $6.2 billion trust, endowed by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.
- The system includes K-12 campuses on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui, and 31 preschool sites statewide.
- The combined 6,715 preschool through grade 12 student enrollment makes Kamehameha the largest independent school system in the United States.
- Kamehameha Schools gives preference to children of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus's ranking?
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus?
The application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus is Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christian Liberty Academy (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 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: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Church of Christ
162 Baker Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 982-6885
Distance: 2.2 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: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 2.2 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: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Church of Christ
162 Baker Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 982-6885
Distance: 2.2 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: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Distance: 2.2 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: 5.7 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: 8.0 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 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Distance: 2.2 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: 8.2 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 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Distance: 2.2 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: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 2.2 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: 5.7 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: 8.2 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
1.3 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
1.5 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
1.6 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
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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