Roots School

Roots School in Haiku, HI, serves 75 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
Founded in 2006, the school offers co–ed elementary education with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by five full–time teachers.
The school's enrollment includes 19.57% students of color, reflecting aspects of the local community diversity.
Annual tuition for Roots School is $11,176, aligning with private elementary education costs in the Haiku area.
Roots School is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and operates within a small–town environment near other private schools in Maui.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,176
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar (ROOTS)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Roots School cost?
Roots School's tuition is approximately $11,176 for private students.
What schools are Roots School often compared to?
Roots School is often viewed alongside schools like Carden Academy Of Maui by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Roots School?
The application deadline for Roots School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,176
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Maui County, HI is $14,001 for elementary schools and $17,114 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).

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