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 Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Yearly Tuition: $42,989
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kamehameha Schools Maui ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1884
Student Body
Total Students
1,009 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,989
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kamehameha Schools Maui cost?
Kamehameha Schools Maui's tuition is approximately $42,989 for private students.
What is Kamehameha Schools Maui's ranking?
Kamehameha Schools Maui 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 Maui?
The application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Maui is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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