Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus vs. Makua Lani Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Hawaii Montessori School is an independent, non-denominational school located on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii.
We provide caring, safe, child-centered environments, challenging and developmentally appropriate programs, and a supportive school community for children aged fifteen months to six years old.
We offer a variety of full and part time programs, and we provide generous financial aid to qualified applicants to insure our goal of an economically diverse student population.
Hawaii Montessori School at Kona offers carefully planned, stimulating environments for learning.
The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including social skills, social and natural sciences, language, math and the arts.
We use Montessori materials that are designed to provide specific learning experiences, and that meet the unique needs of children at each stage of their development.
Makua Lani Christian Academy is a member in good standing of the Association of Christian Schools International and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools.
Though the state of Hawaii no longer licenses private schools, we have in the past held a Hawaii State License for Private Schools.
Makua Lani Christian Academy has 2 campuses to serve our students. They are JrK-4, and grades 5-12.
Makua Lani Christian Academy will work together with the parents and church to provide a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation that will produce individuals who will be Biblical thinkers capable of serving the world for Christ.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1980
1992
Students Body
Total Students
80 students
364 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
15
Kindergarten Students
10
34
Grade 1 Students
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32
Grade 2 Students
-
34
Grade 3 Students
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36
Grade 4 Students
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28
Grade 5 Students
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24
Grade 6 Students
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29
Grade 7 Students
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18
Grade 8 Students
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17
Grade 9 Students
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28
Grade 10 Students
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29
Grade 11 Students
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19
Grade 12 Students
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21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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30%
Average Class Size
28
15
Number of AP Classes
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4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Solid color pants/shorts and solid color polo shirt)
(Solid color pants/shorts and solid color polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$11,550
Tuition Notes
$6,250 - $11,400 Annual Tuition is dependent of type of program selected.
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% on Financial Aid
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30%
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Allyn Thompson
Kimberly Dong
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6