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#7 of 86 private schools in HI

Top 7% of private schools

St Theresa School

Elementary School · Kekaha, HI

A private elementary school in Kekaha, HI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

8311 KAUMUA LII HWY, Kekaha, HI 96752

  • 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment137
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Theresa 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,628

Median home value

$516,800

Median rent

$2,228/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Two or More42.3%
Pacific Islander29.9%
White15.3%
Asian9.5%
Black2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified3.5PK–120.2 mi45Compare →
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified5.5PK–120.4 mi43Compare →
Kekaha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.4 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Theresa School is listed in Kekaha, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Theresa School

St Theresa School is a private elementary school in Kekaha, HI, serving approximately 137 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 86 private schools in HI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Theresa School

What grades does St Theresa School serve?

St Theresa School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Theresa School?

St Theresa School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Theresa School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Theresa School rank in HI?

St Theresa School ranks #7 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is St Theresa School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Theresa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Theresa School a private school?

Yes, St Theresa School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Theresa School a religious school?

St Theresa School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
137
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Kauai County
Area population (ZIP 96752)
3,552
Area median age
41.3
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 96752; 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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