Very Good
#16 of 86 private schools in HI
Top 17% of private schools
Island School
School · Lihue, HI
A private school in Lihue, HI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3-1875 KAUMUALII HWY, Lihue, HI 96766
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Island School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,434
Median home value
$751,800
Median rent
$1,904/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawaikini - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Olelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Island School is listed in Lihue, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Island School
Island School is a private school in Lihue, HI, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Island School
What grades does Island School serve?
Island School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Island School?
Island School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Island School rank in HI?
Island School ranks #16 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Island School's MySchoolScout rating?
Island School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Island School a private school?
Yes, Island School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Island School a religious school?
No, Island School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kauai County
- Phone
- (808) 246-0233
- Area population (ZIP 96766)
- 16,924
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96766; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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