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Kailua Kona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 649 students in Kailua Kona, HI, 14% of all K-12 students in Kailua Kona, HI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private schools in Kailua Kona, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kailua Kona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo
Makua Lani Christian Academy
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
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Map of Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
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Map of International Christian Schools Kona
International Christian Schools Kona
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
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Map of Makua Lanii Christian Academy
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Christian
74-4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
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Kailua Kona, HI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
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+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
649
Students
+327.0% (+497 students) 10-yr
$12,128
Avg. Tuition
+91.9% (+$5,808) 9-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
-21.4% (-6 students) 10-yr
35%
Students of Color
-34.0% (-18.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kailua Kona)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
649 Students
40,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025162305179
2024162302172
2023169305174
2022167304185
2021167297180
2020156285171
2019142302175
2018142301172
2017111318180
2016109307178
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% Students of Color
35%
72%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202535%72%34%
202435%72%34%
202337%74%33%
202242%72%33%
202142%71%32%
202042%72%32%
201947%73%31%
201847%73%31%
201749%71%32%
201649%71%32%
201553%73%32%
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0.59
0.76

Diversity Score Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.590.760.65
20240.590.760.65
20230.590.750.65
20220.600.750.64
20210.600.750.64
20200.710.750.64
20190.740.750.63
20180.740.750.63
20170.690.680.61
20160.690.680.61
20150.340.710.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20201%2%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%3%2%
20171%3%1%
20161%3%1%
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# Asian Students
25 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
4%
30%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20254%30%5%
20244%30%5%
20235%32%5%
20227%34%4%
20217%34%4%
202016%34%4%
201918%37%4%
201818%36%4%
201731%46%4%
201631%46%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20254%2%9%
20244%2%9%
20234%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20203%3%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
404 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20202%1%8%
20191%1%7%
20181%1%7%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
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# White Students
211 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
33%
19%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202533%19%52%
202433%19%52%
202331%16%52%
202226%19%54%
202126%19%54%
202036%20%54%
201937%20%56%
201837%19%56%
201738%21%58%
201639%21%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
356 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
55%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202555%32%26%
202455%32%26%
202356%32%25%
202257%30%25%
202157%30%25%
202037%29%24%
201929%25%24%
201829%26%23%
201727%27%22%
201626%27%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
3,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202530%52%55%
202430%51%54%
202330%56%54%
202230%54%54%
202130%52%54%
202050%52%54%
201950%52%53%
201850%54%53%
201750%53%53%
201650%52%52%
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Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025221715
2024221815
2023221815
2022211815
2021211715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201815
2017201815
2016201815
2015281715
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202541213
202441212
202341111
202241011
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,128
$16,193

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$12,128$16,006$15,012
2024$12,128$14,756$13,254
2023$11,550$14,474$12,626
2022$6,320$14,222$12,187
2021$6,320$13,449$11,800
2020$6,320$12,672$11,512
2019$6,320$12,393$11,293
2018$6,320$12,110$11,017
2017$6,320$12,178$10,708
2016$6,320$11,071$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202530%35%34%
202430%35%34%
202330%37%34%
202017%38%32%
201917%36%31%
201817%35%30%
201717%34%30%
201617%34%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearKailua Kona, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202590%77%81%
202490%81%85%
202390%82%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%83%85%
202090%83%85%
201990%82%85%
201890%82%85%
201790%81%85%
201690%79%85%
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Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kailua Kona, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Kailua Kona, HI is Makua Lani Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kailua Kona?
4 private schools are located in Kailua Kona.
What percentage of students in Kailua Kona go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Kailua Kona are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kailua Kona?
75% of private schools in Kailua Kona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Kailua Kona are often viewed compared to one another?

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