About the School
- Kula Kokua in Honolulu, HI, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 13 students in kindergarten through 2nd grade within a central city community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with three teachers supporting its small enrollment.
- Kula Kokua is a member of the Bilingual School Association and the Institute for Independent Education, focusing on programs for exceptional children.
- The student population is 85 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in the Honolulu area.
- Tuition and specific fees are not listed, but the school is part of the Honolulu private school community where average elementary tuition is approximately $19,266 annually.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 72%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kula Kokua?
The application deadline for Kula Kokua is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Kula Kokua is Kaimuki Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
710 Palekaua Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2835
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4469 Malia St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-0208
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 30 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 30 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 830 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3142 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-7777
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-girls
2933 Poni Moi Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-2744
Distance: 2.4 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: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4469 Malia St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-0208
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 30 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 830 students
All-boys (Catholic)
3142 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-7777
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1117 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-1781
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4470 Aliikoa St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 734-3840
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 30 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
3253 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-5058
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3320 Harding Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-8979
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 735-4875
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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