Kohala Adventist School is a private Christian campus in Hawi, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Part of a tight-knit community, the school is known for its hands-on, quality academics in a helpful, attentive learning environment.
Kohala Adventist School offers an affordable private education option for families in the Hawi and Kapa'au area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,050
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
KOhala Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve
- Kohala Mission School was started from humble beginnings in 1975 and has grown to an enrollment of 46 students in grades K-8. It is a true mission school operating 3 classrooms with 3 teachers and an aide/bus driver. The tuition is kept low and the student's expenses are subsidized so that many may attend and obtain a high quality Christian education. Kohala Mission School is a fully accredited K-8 elementary school. Here the focus is on academic excellence and Christian values. KMS is dedicated to encouraging and enabling each student to reach for personal excellence. Kohala Mission School has been serving today's keiki since and continues to offer a quality, private school, Christian education at an affordable price.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does KOhala Adventist School cost?
KOhala Adventist School's tuition is approximately $5,050 for private students.
When is the application deadline for KOhala Adventist School?
The application deadline for KOhala Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to KOhala Adventist School is Hawaii Preparatory Academy (17.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii (3.3 miles away)
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Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
17 miles
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waimea Country School ![Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.]( "Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.")
Alternative School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
18.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
39.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
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Location
Miles
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65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
17 miles
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Makua Lani Christian Academy ![Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.]( "Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.")
(Christian)
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
40.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
48.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 656 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seabury Hall ![Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team]( "Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team")
(Episcopal)
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
51.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
17 miles
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waimea Country School ![Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.]( "Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.")
Alternative School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-0067
18.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
39.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
(Christian)
74-4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
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Location
Miles
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Montessori Education Center Of Hawaii
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
(Christian)
74-4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
40.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Makua Lani Christian Academy ![Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.]( "Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.")
(Christian)
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
40.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International Christian Schools Kona
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
42.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kohala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
54-3609 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7100
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Kohala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Kohala Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53-4155 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7119
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
18.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Waimea Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-7636
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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