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Makua Lani Christian Academy Photo - The high school campus houses grades 5-12 on a lush 14 acres with ocean views.

Best Kailua Kona 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 649 students in Kailua Kona, HI (there are , serving 4,040 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Kailua Kona, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private school in Kailua Kona, HI is Makua Lani Christian Academy.
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).

Top-Ranked Kailua Kona 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus
Montessori School
74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-0700
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
International Christian Schools Kona
Montessori School (Christian)
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Ste 228
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4411
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
(Christian)
74-4907 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3093
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students

Overview

This Town (Kailua Kona)
This State (HI)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
649 Students
41,075 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
3,748 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
52%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,128
$15,873
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.76
# American Indian Students
1 Student
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
25 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
4%
30%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
404 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
211 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
33%
20%
# 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
12,629 Students
% of Others Students
55%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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