Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,050
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Koʻolau Baptist Academy
About the School
- As an important ministry of Koolau Baptist Church, Koolau Baptist Academy seeks to help the families of our church and other families of like faith who desire a distinctly Christian education for their children (Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:12-14).
- We come from a Bible-based, Christ-centered approach to education and we seek the mental, physical, social, and spiritual development of every student, that every student might please Jesus Christ with his whole life (II Timothy 3:16-17; Luke 2:52; Romans 12:1-2).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,050
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Koʻolau Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
Faith. Family. Friendship.
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 72%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Elem: Skort/shorts with polos; Jr/Sr.Hi: khaki skirts/trousers with polos
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Brian Valladares, principal
Admissions Associate
Joan Sadoyama
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
@KBAyouth808 Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
AACS Music FestSpring School Play
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Hawaii Sports Fellowship
School Notes
As a school, it is our intent to fulfill our mission by striving to
achieve the following goals in the life of every student.
- Spiritually, we encourage every student-
- To accept Jesus Christ as his or her personal Savior and to live his or her life in such a way that pleases Him. (Jn. 1:12; Eph. 2:8-10)
- To love the Lord with all of their heart, soul, and might. (Deut. 6:4-6)
- To maintain a regular devotional life with Jesus Christ through Bible reading and prayer. (Col. 1:9-14; 2nd Peter 2:1-30)
- To take an active part in the local church and in sharing the gospel with others. (Mt. 28:19-20; Heb. 10:24-25)
- To develop a Biblical world view. (Jn. 17:1-26; 2nd Peter 3:1-12)
- Academically, we want every student-
- To be a proficient reader (Eph. 3:4).
- To be a competent mathematician (I Cor. 14:40).
- To be a skilled communicator (Eph. 4:29).
- To be culturally literate in the social studies (Ps. 104; 107:21-42).
- To be knowledgeable of the world and the universe as God has created them (Col. 1:15-17; I Tim. 6:20).
- To be appreciative of music and the arts (I Cor. 14:33).
- To be computer literate and skilled in the basic technologies related to learning
- To be prepared for future job training or higher education (I Tim. 5:8).
- Socially, we challenge every student-
- To love his neighbor as himself (Mt. 19:19).
- To exert a righteous influence in the world for Christ's sake (Mt. 5:13-16).
- To be a productive worker and good citizen in the community (Mt. 5:13-16).
- To maintain right relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, and non-Christians according to Biblical principles (Eph. 4:32).
- To develop character traits consistent with Biblical values (Gal. 5:22-24; I Peter 1:5-8)Physically, we desire every student-
- To regularly practice basic habits of good health.
- To maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness necessary for good health (I Cor. 6:19-20).
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Koʻolau Baptist Academy cost?
Koʻolau Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $6,050 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Koʻolau Baptist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Koʻolau Baptist Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What is Koʻolau Baptist Academy's ranking?
Koʻolau Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Least expensive tuition and Highest average ACT score.
When is the application deadline for Koʻolau Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Koʻolau Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 11/22/2024
KBA is an excellent school focused on helping the student get an overall education. Education is more than just grades and book learning. Education involves the Spirit as well. KBA is a distinctively Christian school and strives to help the student seek wisdom in every area of life. While KBA students excel in the basics of education and test above the standard expectations, they also learn the truth through daily Bible study and from teachers who really care and live out the truth in their own lives.
5 8/12/2018
I am the current principal of Ko'olau Baptist Academy. We recently received renewal of our accreditation for 5 more years.Ko'olau Baptist Academy is Accredited by the American Association of Christian SchoolsWe are members of North American Christian School Accrediting Agency (NACSAA) and through them, we are members of National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)We are also regionally accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
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