Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Natural Bridges School
About the School
- Natural Bridges School in Kilauea, HI, is a nonsectarian Montessori program serving kindergarten students in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 30 students in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 30:1 supported by one teacher.
- Natural Bridges School offers a single–grade program focused on early childhood education in Kilauea.
- The school operates independently of religious affiliation and is located within a rural area of Hawaii.
- Compared to other nearby private schools in Kilauea and surrounding areas, Natural Bridges has a smaller enrollment and higher student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Natural Bridges School often compared to?
Natural Bridges School is often viewed alongside schools like Island School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Natural Bridges School?
The application deadline for Natural Bridges School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Natural Bridges School vs. Island School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Natural Bridges School is Kauai Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Distance: 93.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
67-340 Haona St
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-7772
Distance: 95.3 mi
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Christian
86-120 Farrington Hway
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3781
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
8.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
9.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
10.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
School Reviews
5 8/16/2016
I have been teaching Montessori since 2000 and have run my own preschool since 2006 , specialising in 2 to 4 year old children.I live in Harare, Zimbabwe and am looking to relocate. I would be very grateful if you could please let me know of any vacancies or opportunities to teach anywhere in Hawaai
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