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Ho'ala School

Independent school · Grades K–7

Wahiawa, HI

1067 California Ave A, Wahiawa, HI 96786

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Hawaii
  • Serving families in Wahiawa since at least 2011

Ho'ala School is an independent private school in Wahiawa, Hawaii, for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. It has about 25 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 164 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–7
Students
25
Teachers
4.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 8 hours
School year
164 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
    • Compared with 15 independent elementary schools in Hawaii.

    Students by survey year

    73’11–1273’13–1495’15–1670’17–1837’19–2041’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K11
    11
    25
    41
    54
    73

    Student body

    Asian32%
    Two or more races32%
    White28%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about Ho'ala School

    What grades does Ho'ala School serve?

    Ho'ala School serves grades K–7.

    How many students attend Ho'ala School?

    About 25 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Ho'ala School?

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