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Waimea Country School vs. Parker School

Should you attend Waimea Country School or Parker School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Waimea Country School Photo - MAHALO means thank you. Gratitude infuses our school culture and practice.
Waimea Country School
65-1237 Kawaihae Rd
Kamuela, HI 96743
Elementary school
Parker School Photo - Located in the heart of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, Parker School offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
Parker School
(2)
65-1224 Lindsey Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
Combined school
Top Rankings
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Parker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered
School Type
Alternative School
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Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1996
1976
County
Hawaii, HI
Hawaii, HI

Students Body

Total Students
48 students
306 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
49%
Students by Grade

Students by Grade

Kindergarten Students
8
13
Grade 1 Students
8
17
Grade 2 Students
8
18
Grade 3 Students
8
17
Grade 4 Students
8
19
Grade 5 Students
8
19
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Grade 7 Students
-
30
Grade 8 Students
-
28
Grade 9 Students
-
26
Grade 10 Students
-
29
Grade 11 Students
-
30
Grade 12 Students
-
30

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
65%
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
List of Courses Offered
Courses Link
Courses Link
Average SAT score
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1150
Average ACT score
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26
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Matriculation Link
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(green shirts with logo M, T, W and when leaving campus)
Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Feb. 5 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,200
$17,890
Tuition Notes
Tuition payment plans available
K-5 grade tuition for 2020-21: $15995 6-12 grade tuition for 2017-18: $17890 Tuition increase averages between 3-6% per year.400
% on Financial Aid
27%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$8,560
Acceptance Rate
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87%
Admissions Director
Laurel Matsuda, Head of School
Makela Bruno-Kidani
Admissions Associate
Office
Maile Wong

Sports

Total Sports Offered
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6
Sports
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BasketballCrew
Cross CountrySwimming
TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty InternationalClass Leadership
International Thespian SocietyInvestment Club
Journalism ClubNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor Society
Pacific & Asian Affairs CouncilParker Bulls Soccer Club
Robotics TeamSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilYearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDramatiques


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intermural sportsTrack and Field

 
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