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Makawao Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 2,027 students in Makawao, HI.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private elementary schools in Makawao, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Makawao Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kamehameha Schools Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 students
270 Aapueo Pkwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100
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Montessori School Of Maui Photo
Montessori School Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-0374
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Seabury Hall Photo
Seabury Hall
Gr: 5-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Episcopal
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235
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Map of Carden Academy Of Maui
Carden Academy Of Maui
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
55 Makaena Pl
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-6 | 83 students
Catholic
1294 Makawao Ave
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-8675
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Makawao, HI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
2,027
Students
$25,710
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
68%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Makawao)
This State (HI)
# Schools
5 Schools
110 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
39,221 Students
% Students of Color
68%
72%
0.47
0.77
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
901 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
23 Students
11,691 Students
% Asian Students
1%
30%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
941 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
394 Students
% Black Students
<1%
1%
# White Students
216 Students
7,623 Students
% White Students
14%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1,126 Students
5,479 Students
% Hawaiian Students
71%
14%
# Others Students
222 Students
11,545 Students
% of Others Students
14%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
214 Teachers
3,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,710
$15,379
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,500
$5,769
Average Endowment Size
$42 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Makawao, HI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Makawao, HI include Seabury Hall, Kamehameha Schools Maui, and Montessori School Of Maui.
How many private elementary schools are located in Makawao?
5 private elementary schools are located in Makawao.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Makawao?
Makawao private elementary schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 72%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Makawao?
60% of private elementary schools in Makawao are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

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