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Keaau ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,665 students in Keaau, HI, 47% of all K-12 students in Keaau, HI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private schools in Keaau, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Keaau ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
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Map of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
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Christian Liberty Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
(1)
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Malamalama Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
(1)
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Keaau, HI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,665
Students
+86.1% (+1,233 students) 10-yr
$12,049
Avg. Tuition
+27.2% (+$2,576) 2-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+27.3% (+3 students) 9-yr
11%
Students of Color
-84.7% (-61.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+11.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Keaau)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools
138 Schools
# Students
2,665 Students
40,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025666305179
2024666302172
2023488305174
2022488304185
2021488297180
2020516285171
2019516302175
2018516301172
2017518318180
2016518307178
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% Students of Color
11%
72%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202511%72%34%
202411%72%34%
202350%74%33%
202240%72%33%
202140%71%32%
202049%72%32%
201949%73%31%
201849%73%31%
201772%71%32%
201672%71%32%
201572%73%32%
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0.28
0.76

Diversity Score Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.280.760.65
20240.280.760.65
20230.700.750.65
20220.700.750.64
20210.700.750.64
20200.630.750.64
20190.630.750.63
20180.630.750.63
20170.620.680.61
20160.620.680.61
20150.640.710.61
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# American Indian Students
38 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20252%2%1%
20242%2%1%
20171%3%1%
20161%3%1%
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# Asian Students
13 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
30%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20251%30%5%
20241%30%5%
202317%32%5%
202217%34%4%
202117%34%4%
202014%34%4%
201914%37%4%
201814%36%4%
201716%46%4%
201616%46%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20236%2%9%
20226%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20205%3%9%
20195%2%8%
20185%2%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20253%1%7%
20243%1%7%
20232%1%8%
20222%1%7%
20212%1%7%
20201%1%8%
20191%1%7%
20181%1%7%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
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# White Students
1,295 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
85%
19%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202585%19%52%
202485%19%52%
202328%16%52%
202228%19%54%
202128%19%54%
202023%20%54%
201923%20%56%
201823%19%56%
201723%21%58%
201623%21%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
112 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20257%32%26%
20247%32%26%
202344%32%25%
202244%30%25%
202144%30%25%
202055%29%24%
201955%25%24%
201855%26%23%
201755%27%22%
201655%27%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
263 Teachers
3,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025141715
2024141815
2023141815
2022141815
2021141715
2020111715
2019111715
2018111815
2017111815
2016111815
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,049
$16,193

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$12,049$16,006$15,012
2024$10,041$14,756$13,254
2023$9,473$14,474$12,626
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Average Summer Program Cost
$879
$1,536

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$879$1,595$1,152
2024$879$1,551$1,128
2023$817$1,464$1,156
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearKeaau, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202599%77%81%
202499%81%85%
202399%82%85%
202299%84%85%
202199%83%85%
202099%83%85%
201999%82%85%
201899%82%85%
201799%81%85%
201699%79%85%
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Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Keaau, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Keaau, HI include Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i and Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus.
How many private schools are located in Keaau?
4 private schools are located in Keaau.
What percentage of students in Keaau go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in Keaau are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Keaau?
75% of private schools in Keaau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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