Average
#71 of 86 private schools in HI
Mauna Loa School
Elementary School · Hilo, HI
A private elementary school in Hilo, HI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
172 KAPIOLANI ST, Hilo, HI 96720
- 20.3:1 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 Mauna Loa School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,537
Median home value
$458,100
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96720; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Connections - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Mauna Loa School is listed in Hilo, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mauna Loa School
Mauna Loa School is a private elementary school in Hilo, HI, serving approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mauna Loa School
What grades does Mauna Loa School serve?
Mauna Loa School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mauna Loa School?
Mauna Loa School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mauna Loa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mauna Loa School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mauna Loa School rank in HI?
Mauna Loa School ranks #71 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Mauna Loa School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mauna Loa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mauna Loa School a private school?
Yes, Mauna Loa School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mauna Loa School a religious school?
Mauna Loa School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Phone
- (808) 935-1545
- Area population (ZIP 96720)
- 50,971
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 96720; 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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