Ke Kula O Piilani is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d city鈥揵ased elementary school in Wailuku, HI, serving 39 students in grades K through 5.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 86% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the school's diverse population.
Ke Kula O Piilani shares the local education landscape with nearby private schools such as St.
Anthony School and Emmanuel Lutheran School within a 5鈥搈ile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ke Kula O Piilani?
The application deadline for Ke Kula O Piilani is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ke Kula O Piilani is St. Anthony School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emmanuel Lutheran School (3.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1627 Mill St A
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 One St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christ The King School ![Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.]( "Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.")
(Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maui Adventist School ![Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School]( "Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kaahumanu Hou Christian School
(Assembly of God)
777 Mokulele Hwy
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1627 Mill St A
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kaahumanu Hou Christian School
(Assembly of God)
777 Mokulele Hwy
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
164 Fleming Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students
Maui Christian Academy ![Maui Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.]( "Maui Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.")
(Christian)
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1627 Mill St A
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 One St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christ The King School ![Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.]( "Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.")
(Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maui Adventist School ![Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School]( "Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kaahumanu Hou Christian School
(Assembly of God)
777 Mokulele Hwy
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 One St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christ The King School ![Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.]( "Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.")
(Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
164 Fleming Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students
Maui Christian Academy ![Maui Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.]( "Maui Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.")
(Christian)
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5622
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
901 Piilani Hwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 S Market St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5610
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Kaahumanu Ave
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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