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Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

1887 Makuakane St
Honolulu, HI 96817

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Kamehameha Schools' mission is to fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities in perpetuity to improve the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry.

Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community committed to educational excellence.

We assist people of Hawaiian ancestry to achieve their highest potential as “good and industrious men and women.” We do so by contributing to their development as people who are: grounded in spiritual and Christian values; intellectually, emotionally, and socially self-reliant; resourceful, resilient, life-long learners; equipped with the skills they need to succeed in endeavors of their choosing; responsible, ethical, contributing members of their multi-cultural and diverse communities, and prepared to practice and perpetuate the Hawaiian values and traditions of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked HI School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 3,188 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Church of Christ

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1887

Colors

White, Blue

Student Body

Total Students

3,188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

271 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$5,458 - $6,714

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus's ranking?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus?

The application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus located?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is located in the Liliha Kapalama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 6 other private schools located in Liliha Kapalama.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked HI School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 3,188 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,170 for elementary schools and $21,496 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).