Haleakala Waldorf School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked HI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 656 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,900
Acceptance rate: 51%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 16 / Apr. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Haleakala Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Haleakala Waldorf School
Pre-K	19
Kind	22
1	13
2	15
3	78
4	78
5	17
6	79
7	77
8	23
9	75
10	70
11	77
12	13

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Grade 6 enrollment highest with 79 students, narrowly above Grade 3 and Grade 4 at 78.

Year Founded

1972

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Student Body

Total Students

656 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 16 / Apr. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,900

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Tuition Notes

19,700 grades 9-12 18,000 grades 6-8 17,300 grades 1-5 13,700 FT PS and 15,400 FT KG

% on Financial Aid

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,100

Acceptance Rate

51%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Hileka Lyons

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Surf TeamTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

34 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

art clubBook Club

Music ClubPing Pong Club

Social Acceptance Club

Arts and Music Programs:

AcrylicsCalligraphy

CeramicsChoir

DramaDrawing

IllustrationJewelry Making

Lost Wax Jewelry MakingMask-Making

Mixed MediaMusic History

OilsPastels

PotteryPrint Making

SculptureWatercolor Painting

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Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballBeach Volleyball

BicyclingCross Country

Mountain BikingPaddling

SurfingTennis

volleyballWindsurfing

Yoga

School Notes

Haleakala Waldorf School strives through the arts to help Maui's children reach their potential by fostering a love of learning and by developing their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual capacities.
Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on a developmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child.
Waldorf teachers strive to transform education into an art that educates the whole child---the heart and the hands, as well as the head.
Waldorf Education approaches all aspects of schooling in a unique and comprehensive way.
The curriculum is designed to meet the various stages of child development, and Waldorf teachers are dedicated to creating a genuine inner enthusiasm for learning, that is essential for educational success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Haleakala Waldorf School cost?

Haleakala Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $13,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Haleakala Waldorf School?

The acceptance rate of Haleakala Waldorf School is 51%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Haleakala Waldorf School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Hawaii with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Haleakala Waldorf School offer?

Haleakala Waldorf School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Surf Team, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Haleakala Waldorf School's ranking?

Haleakala Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Haleakala Waldorf School?

The application deadline for Haleakala Waldorf School is Feb. 16 / Apr. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 16 / Apr. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maui County, HI is $14,248 for elementary schools and $17,608 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maui County, HI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).