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#62 of 86 private schools in HI
Makua Lani Christian Academy
School · Kailua-kona, HI
A private school in Kailua-kona, HI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
74-4966 KEALAKAA ST, Kailua-kona, HI 96740
- 13.6:1 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.
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Where Makua Lani Christian Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,091
Median home value
$730,600
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96740; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makua Lanii Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Makua Lani Christian Academy is listed in Kailua-kona, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Makua Lani Christian Academy
Makua Lani Christian Academy is a private school in Kailua-kona, HI, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Makua Lani Christian Academy
What grades does Makua Lani Christian Academy serve?
Makua Lani Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Makua Lani Christian Academy?
Makua Lani Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Makua Lani Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Makua Lani Christian Academy is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Makua Lani Christian Academy rank in HI?
Makua Lani Christian Academy ranks #62 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Makua Lani Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Makua Lani Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Makua Lani Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Makua Lani Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Makua Lani Christian Academy a religious school?
Makua Lani Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Phone
- (808) 329-4898
- Area population (ZIP 96740)
- 40,805
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 96740; 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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