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 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,823 students in Maui County, HI.
The top-ranked private preschools in Maui County, HI include Haleakala Waldorf School, Christ The King School, and Montessori School Of Maui.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Hawaii private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
44% of private preschools in Maui County, HI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Maui County Private Preschools (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
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
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
Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
164 Fleming Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students
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
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
[+] 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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,823 Students
18,573 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
64%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
1,565 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,721
$13,974
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,100
$3,133
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
4%
# Asian Students
92 Students
5,054 Students
% Asian Students
5%
26%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
504 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
232 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,020 Students
4,488 Students
% White Students
56%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
124 Students
1,177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
6%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
519 Students
7,000 Students
% of Others Students
29%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Maui County, HI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Maui County, HI include Haleakala Waldorf School, Christ The King School, and Montessori School Of Maui.
How many private preschools are located in Maui County?
9 private preschools are located in Maui County.
How diverse are private preschools in Maui County?
Maui County private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Hawaii private school average of 64%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Maui County?
44% of private preschools in Maui County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Maui County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Maui County include: Roots School vs. Carden Academy Of Maui, Mana'o'io Baptist Academy vs. Maui Christian Academy

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