Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
About the School
- Makua Lanii Christian Academy in Kailua Kona, HI, offers co–ed Christian education for grades PK through 6 in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 157 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 9 teachers.
- Approximately 14% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting demographic representation within the school.
- Makua Lanii Christian Academy is situated near other private schools in the Kailua Kona area, providing options for families seeking rural Christian elementary education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 72%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Makua Lanii Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Makua Lanii Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Makua Lanii Christian Academy is Makua Lani Christian Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kuleana Education Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
82-1013 Kinue Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 323-2788
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Distance: 29.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Distance: 57.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 60.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 987-3852
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
82-1013 Kinue Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 323-2788
Distance: 29.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 32
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Distance: 39.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
Distance: 56.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kealakehe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4308
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Kealakehe Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4314
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Kealakehe High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Holualoa Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
Holualoa, HI 96725
(808) 322-4800
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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