Kamehameha Schools' mission is to fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities in perpetuity to improve the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry.
Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community committed to educational excellence.
We assist people of Hawaiian ancestry to achieve their highest potential as “good and industrious men and women.” We do so by contributing to their development as people who are: grounded in spiritual and Christian values; intellectually, emotionally, and socially self-reliant; resourceful, resilient, life-long learners; equipped with the skills they need to succeed in endeavors of their choosing; responsible, ethical, contributing members of their multi-cultural and diverse communities, and prepared to practice and perpetuate the Hawaiian values and traditions of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked HI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,188 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
3,188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
271 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus's ranking?
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus?
The application deadline for Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus located?
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is located in the Liliha Kapalama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 6 other private schools located in Liliha Kapalama.
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The nearest preschool is Kalihi Union Church Preschool (1.0 miles away)
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