Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.

Best Maui County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 3,864 students in Maui County, HI (there are 34 public schools, serving 20,520 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Maui County, HI are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
The top-ranked private schools in Maui County, HI include Haleakala Waldorf School, Seabury Hall, and Kamehameha Schools Maui.
The average tuition cost is $14,001, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $16,006.
55% of private schools in Maui County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Maui County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo - Sr. Jean and some students from Christ the King School on a float at a recent Maui County Fair parade.
(Catholic)
211 S Kaulauwahine St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6618
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4160 Lower Kula Road
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2511
Gr: PK-12 | 656 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
270 Aapueo Pkwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 student Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Maui
Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1627 Mill St A
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-4190
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seabury Hall
Seabury Hall Photo - State Champion Paddling Team
(Episcopal)
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Akaula School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Kalae Highway
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6981
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carden Academy Of Maui
(2)
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 One St
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 673-8334
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Ho'omana Hou School
Alternative School
210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Kaahumanu Hou Christian School
(Assembly of God)
777 Mokulele Hwy
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-2477
Gr: K-11 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
164 Fleming Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students
Maui Adventist School
Maui Adventist School Photo - Maui Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
261 S Puunene Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-7813
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maui Christian Academy
Maui Christian Academy Photo - CULTURE: Students learn a character trait in Hawaiian each week to grow and respect the Hawaiian culture and instill Christ-like values.
(Christian)
519 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9237
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Molokai Mission School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 482271
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
Montessori Hale O Keiki
Montessori School
100 Kulanihakoi Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Roots School
740 Haiku Road
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 250-7988
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1294 Makawao Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-8675
Gr: K-6 | 83 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Maui County, Hawaii

Maui County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 532554
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 214-2661
Gr: 3-10 | 14 students
239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Maui County)
This State (HI)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,864 Students
41,140 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
72%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
357 Teachers
3,728 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,001
$16,006
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,325
$5,150
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$42 million
$653.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.76
# American Indian Students
15 Students
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
157 Students
11,908 Students
% Asian Students
5%
30%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
404 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,139 Students
7,818 Students
% White Students
33%
19%
# Hawaiian Students
1,302 Students
5,495 Students
% Hawaiian Students
38%
14%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
749 Students
12,694 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Maui County, HI?
The top-ranked private schools in Maui County, HI include Haleakala Waldorf School, Seabury Hall, and Kamehameha Schools Maui.
How many private schools are located in Maui County?
18 private schools are located in Maui County.
How much do private schools cost in Maui County?
The average tuition cost is $14,001, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average tuition cost of $16,006.
How diverse are private schools in Maui County?
Maui County private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of students in Maui County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Maui County are educated in private schools (compared to the HI state average of 20%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maui County?
55% of private schools in Maui County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Maui County are often viewed compared to one another?

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