Maui
SchoolGuide
Your guide to education on the Valley Isle.
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inding the right school entails knowing what kind of educational philosophy and type of curriculum each school practices and seeing if it’s the right fit for you and your child. It’s worth the effort because the right school will help cultivate a confident, lifelong learner. All the schools on Maui are unique and give parents a lot of choice. Here you’ll find a variety of educational options, including charter schools, private preschools, elementary schools and high schools. Please note that all information listed is subject to change. Be sure to check our Online Virtual Education Open House to explore local education options on your own time, 24/7 and with no pressure. You will discover information about Maui schools through photos, detailed program descriptions, FAQ’s and even videos. It’s insightful, easy and fun! Visit mauifamilymagazine.com/education
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Aloha Kai Academy 1445 Baldwin Ave., Makawao • 280-4281 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 280-1582
1:5 InfantToddler 1:12 Preschool
Varies
Grades or Ages 12 mos.–3 years 3–5 years
Additional information We incorporate necessary aspects of your child’s development during these formative years. Through our school atmosphere, outstanding staff and well-planned curriculum we prepare your child for Kindergarten and a life long love of learning!
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Makawao: 43 Paia: 31
None
N/A
Potty Training: Required for Aloha Kai Academy Makawao
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:16
$9500 (PK) $11250 (K–5) $12250 (6–8)
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
PK–8
Maximum 166
HAIS, WASC
15%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:7 (preschool) 1:6 (nursery)
Preschool: $580/mo. (7:30–5); $530/mo. (7:30–3) Nursery: $610/mo. (7:30–5) $550/mo. (7:30–3)
School Name Address & Website Children of the Rainbow Nursery and Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina 661-8281 thechildrenoftherainbow.com Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2–5 years
39 (preschool) 12 (nursery)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance NAEYC
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm
With our classical curriculum, Carden Academy offers a well-rounded education. Along with our proven academic courses, foreign language, PE, music, art, technology and drama are part of everyday life for our students. Technology use is also integrated into the Middle School curriculum.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei 879-8786
Average 1:7 (varies depend- Varies ing on age)
Tuition
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 years
41 per day
None
10-15%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$6300/year (7:15–3:15); $7300/year (7:15–5:15)
Christ the King Child Development Center is a learning community. It’s more than little kids; it’s families and little kids.
School Name Address & Website Christ the King Child Development Center 211 Kaulawahine St., Kahului 877-3587 Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2.5–6 years
59
NAEYC
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Doris Todd Christian School 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia 579-9237 www.doristoddchristian.org
1:16
$5933–$7000
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Potty Training: Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Our mission is to provide an education that instills the desire and practice of academic excellence, moral integrity, patriotism, and church involvement that is Christ-centered and biblically directed. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm
ACSI, Assoc. of Christian Schools Intl
15%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Emmanuel Lutheran School and Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org
1:8 (Preschool); 1:16 (School)
$6100 (K–5th); $7100 (6th–8th)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 yrs. (Preschool); Grades K–8th (School)
36 Preschool 139 School
In Process
30%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
We offer a play-based curriculum. We work with each child at their own level and build on their experiences. Our yard is huge and a wonderful place to explore many outside options.
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 100 Keokea Place, Kula 878-2602
1:7
$650/mo. (full time); $335–$590/mo. (part time)
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–4 years
14 per day
None
Potty Training: Not Required
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AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm
Preschool–Grade 12 175
School Enrollment
8%
Children’s Garden is a quality preschool/daycare that emphasizes academics and social and communication skills, and offers language, creative movement and reading programs. We nurture children with love, care, guidance, patience and understanding.
Grades or Ages
Grades or Ages
Additional information
Additional information
20%
The purpose of Emmanuel Lutheran School is to provide a high quality, Christ-centered education. Our educational practices are based on the belief that each child is capable of three things: learning, leading by example and serving. Emmanuel Lutheran School is licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required Additional information Fun, 2, 3 Preschool is a small play-based program in a rural setting. Fun, 2, 3 Preschool builds a strong foundation for learning through curiosity, exploration, social skills and community building. AM/PM Care: 6:45am – 5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
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