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Makua Lani Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Kailua Kona, HI

74-4966 Kealakaa St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Makua Lani Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 316 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 67% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
316
Teachers
29.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 148 girls, 168 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 67% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of Christian schools in Hawaii (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 79% of Christian schools in Hawaii.
    • Compared with 24 Christian schools in Hawaii.

    Students by survey year

    276’15–16261’17–18293’19–20352’21–22316’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K28
    126
    232
    332
    431
    520
    626
    726
    816
    917
    1022
    1122
    1218

    Student body

    White41%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander28%
    Two or more races24%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

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    Questions about Makua Lani Christian Academy

    What grades does Makua Lani Christian Academy serve?

    Makua Lani Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Makua Lani Christian Academy?

    About 316 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Makua Lani Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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