St. Theresa School in Kekaha, HI, is a Catholic co–educational private school serving grades PK through 8 in a town setting.
Founded in 1947, the school enrolls 149 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 and 13 teaching staff.
Tuition for the 2024 academic year is $7,366, and the school offers summer school programs.
The faculty has a high percentage of teachers with advanced degrees at 96%, ranking in the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for teacher qualifications.
Theresa School offers two Advanced Placement (AP) courses and maintains a formal dress code for udents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked HI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,366
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Theresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1947
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
2 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
short/pants/polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Theresa School cost?
St. Theresa School's tuition is approximately $7,366 for private students.
What schools are St. Theresa School often compared to?
St. Theresa School is often viewed alongside schools like Island School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Theresa School offer?
St. Theresa School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.
What is St. Theresa School's ranking?
St. Theresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for St. Theresa School?
The application deadline for St. Theresa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Theresa School vs. Island School
The nearest high school to St. Theresa School is Island School (19.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Kahili Adventist School (14.0 miles away)
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Kahili Adventist School ![Kahili Adventist School Photo]( "Kahili Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 727
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
25.6 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
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3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ark Of Safety Christian Academy
(Christian)
86-120 Farrington Hway
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3781
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3781
104.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Maili Bible School
(Christian)
87-138 Gilipake St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3038
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3038
105.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
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Kahili Adventist School ![Kahili Adventist School Photo]( "Kahili Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
26.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Kahili Adventist School ![Kahili Adventist School Photo]( "Kahili Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4-1132 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 855-0208
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 727
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0353
25.6 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8140 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-7655
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9555 Huakai Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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