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Makawao ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,027 students in Makawao, HI, 40% of all K-12 students in Makawao, HI are educated in private schools versus (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
60% of private schools in Makawao, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Makawao ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kamehameha Schools Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 students
270 Aapueo Pkwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100
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Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
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Seabury Hall
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
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Map of Carden Academy Of Maui
Carden Academy Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-6 | 83 students
Catholic
1294 Makawao Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-8675
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Makawao, HI ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+150.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
2,027
Students
+1,508.7% (+1,901 students) 10-yr
$24,969
Avg. Tuition
+255.9% (+$17,954) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+5 students) 10-yr
68%
Students of Color
+83.8% (+31.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Makawao)
This State (HI)
# Schools
5 Schools
138 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMakawao, HI Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20166
20152
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# Students
2,027 Students
40,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025405305179
2024405302172
2023409305174
2022402304185
2021402297180
2020389285171
2019383302175
2018385301172
2017385318180
2016320307178
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% Students of Color
68%
72%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202568%72%34%
202468%72%34%
202369%74%33%
202275%72%33%
202175%71%32%
202075%72%32%
201970%73%31%
201878%73%31%
201775%71%32%
201675%71%32%
201537%73%32%
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0.47
0.76

Diversity Score Trends

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20250.470.760.65
20240.470.760.65
20230.490.750.65
20220.490.750.64
20210.490.750.64
20200.490.750.64
20190.420.750.63
20180.420.750.63
20170.570.680.61
20160.570.680.61
20150.480.710.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
23 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
30%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20251%30%5%
20241%30%5%
20232%32%5%
20223%34%4%
20213%34%4%
20203%34%4%
20191%37%4%
20181%36%4%
20174%46%4%
20164%46%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20231%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
404 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20171%1%7%
20161%1%7%
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# White Students
216 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
14%
19%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202514%19%52%
202414%19%52%
202313%16%52%
202213%19%54%
202113%19%54%
202013%20%54%
201910%20%56%
201810%19%56%
201738%21%58%
201640%21%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1,126 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
71%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
222 Students
12,695 Students
% of Others Students
14%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202514%32%26%
202414%32%26%
202315%32%25%
202215%30%25%
202115%30%25%
202015%29%24%
201913%25%24%
201813%26%23%
201753%27%22%
201651%27%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
214 Teachers
3,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:112:112:1
20157:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%

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

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202580%52%55%
202480%51%54%
202380%56%54%
202280%54%54%
202180%52%54%
202078%52%54%
201978%52%53%
201878%54%53%
201778%53%53%
201665%52%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025201715
2024201815
2023201815
2022201815
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201815
2017201815
2016161815
2015151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025241213
2024241212
2023241111
2022241011
2021181011
2020181111
2019141011
2018131011
2017131110
201613910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,969
$16,193

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$24,969$16,006$15,012
2024$19,529$14,756$13,254
2023$18,924$14,474$12,626
2022$17,959$14,222$12,187
2021$17,959$13,449$11,800
2020$17,474$12,672$11,512
2019$17,474$12,393$11,293
2018$17,174$12,110$11,017
2017$16,779$12,178$10,708
2016$12,390$11,071$10,356
2015$7,015$9,552$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202523%35%34%
202423%35%34%
202331%37%34%
202227%36%33%
202127%36%33%
202025%38%32%
201925%36%31%
201828%35%30%
201728%34%30%
201663%34%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,700
$5,325

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
2025$8,700$5,150$7,073
2024$8,700$4,606$6,930
2023$9,200$4,504$6,469
2022$9,200$4,218$6,289
2021$9,200$4,333$6,055
2020$7,480$4,097$5,921
2019$7,480$3,724$5,795
2018$7,480$3,676$5,456
2017$7,480$3,515$5,319
2016$4,600$3,229$5,105
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Average Endowment Size
$42 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearMakawao, HI AvgHawaii (HI)National
202550%77%81%
202450%81%85%
202350%82%85%
202250%84%85%
202150%83%85%
202050%83%85%
201950%82%85%
201850%82%85%
201750%81%85%
201670%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Makawao, HI?
The top ranked private schools in Makawao, HI include Kamehameha Schools Maui, Seabury Hall, and Montessori School Of Maui.
How many private schools are located in Makawao?
5 private schools are located in Makawao.
How diverse are private schools in Makawao?
Makawao private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Makawao go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in Makawao are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Makawao?
60% of private schools in Makawao are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

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