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Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.

Best Hawaii County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 4,227 students in Hawaii County, HI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Hawaii County, HI include Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus, Makua Lani Christian Academy, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Hawaii private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
56% of private high schools in Hawaii County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Hawaii County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus
(Christian)
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Makua Lani Christian Academy
Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.
(Christian)
74-4966 Kealaka'a Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-4898
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the most stunning school in the world!
(2)
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Liberty Academy
Christian Liberty Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Haili Christian School
(Christian)
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Parker School
Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
(2)
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-6803
Gr: K-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Hawaii County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
64-1058 Mamalahoa Highway
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 885-7683
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
999 / 1000 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4936
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 13 students

Overview

This County (Hawaii County)
This State (HI)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,227 Students
31,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
74%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
426 Teachers
3,102 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1197
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,730
$19,242
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,400
$2,212
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,280
$8,866
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$51 million
$26.88 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.77
# American Indian Students
46 Students
683 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
178 Students
9,729 Students
% Asian Students
6%
32%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
671 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
47 Students
281 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,867 Students
6,033 Students
% White Students
61%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
136 Students
4,707 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
15%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
772 Students
8,396 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Hawaii County, HI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Hawaii County, HI include Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus, Makua Lani Christian Academy, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Hawaii County?
7 private high schools are located in Hawaii County.
How diverse are private high schools in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 74%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hawaii County?
56% of private high schools in Hawaii County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private high schools in Hawaii County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Hawaii County include: Parker School vs. Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Hawaii Preparatory Academy vs. Parker School

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