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Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus

74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Average class size: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 72%
Students by Grade
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
28 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,250 - $11,400 Annual Tuition is dependent of type of program selected.
Admissions Director
Allyn Thompson
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus often compared to?
Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus is often viewed alongside schools like Makua Lani Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus?
The application deadline for Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Average class size: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Hawaii County, HI is $21,277 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hawaii County, HI is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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