Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,188 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,188 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1887
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
3,188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 72%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
271 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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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The nearest high school and elementary school to Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is Damien Memorial School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kalihi Union Church Preschool (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 24
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Church of the Nazarene
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 830 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3142 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-7777
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 24
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 830 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3142 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-7777
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Baptist
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,724 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 24
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 944-5710
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 2,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2239
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Church of the Nazarene
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 830 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3142 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-7777
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1530 Hoolana St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4533
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Church of the Nazarene
45-232 Puaae Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-8787
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1530 Hoolana St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 455-4533
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Baptist
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
1728 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-0522
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Assembly of God
3400 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-0233
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 2,441 students
Church of Christ
2010 Princess Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 541-5339
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 32 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Catholic
2340 Omilo Ln
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-5551
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 2,441 students
Church of Christ
2010 Princess Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 541-5339
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
913 Alewa Dr
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-6359
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Baptist
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
1710 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-2649
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1401 Houghtailing Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 841-0195
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 2,441 students
Church of Christ
2010 Princess Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 541-5339
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Catholic
2340 Omilo Ln
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-5551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
638 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-3088
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 32 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2214 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7022
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Catholic
2340 Omilo Ln
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-5551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
712 N School St Bldg A
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-4073
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of the Nazarene
408 N Judd St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 531-5252
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Baptist
1848 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5000
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kapalama Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3290
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1803 Kam Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3340
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Kaewai Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Kamehameha Iv Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3500
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Kalihi Uka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3310
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3210
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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