Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus (2026 Profile)

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Hawaii Montessori Schools - Kona Campus

74-978 Manawalea Street
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Tel: (808) 329-0700

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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

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

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

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

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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).