Waimea Country School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 48 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,200
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Waimea Country School
Kind	8
1	8
2	8
3	8
4	8
5	8

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Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

School Motto

Where Children Love to Learn

Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

green shirts with logo M, T, W and when leaving campus

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition payment plans available

% on Financial Aid

27%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,000

Admissions Director

Laurel Matsuda, Head of School

Admissions Associate

Office

Application URL

School Notes

Waimea Country School is a small, independent, elementary day school in Waimea on the island of Hawai'i, serving children and their families since 1996.
We offer a child-centered curriculum embracing a theme-based learning program that incorporates literature, fine arts, mathematics, science, Hawaiian Studies, health and fitness, social studies, technology, and study skills. Our low student-teacher ratio ensures a personalized experience for every child and forges close bonds between students and teachers. Our graduates develop into eager, creative learners who are well-prepared for life's challenges -- academically, socially, and ethically.

Waimea Country School is a small, independent elementary day school located in Kamuela, Hawai`i, serving children ages 4 to 12 since 1996. Our school is dedicated to engaging each child`s own sense of learning and encourages children to take responsibility for their own work to promote a lifelong love of learning.
We offer a child-centered curriculum embracing a multiage learning program that incorporates literature, fine arts, mathematics, science, Hawaiian Studies, health and fitness, social studies, technology, study skills, and social/emotional learning. Integration of many subjects helps student learning gain vitality, depth and relevance.
Our low student-teacher ratio ensures a personalized experience for every child and forges close bonds between students and teachers. This builds student confidence and encourages children to take risks with their learning, to challenge themselves, and to grow. Waimea Country School students learn to be in charge of their own learning to be thinkers, challengers, and wonderers.
Our graduates develop into eager, creative learners who are well-prepared for life`s challenges academically, socially, and ethically.

Source: Verified school update

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Waimea Country School's tuition is approximately $14,200 for private students.

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The application deadline for Waimea Country School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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