Malamalama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Keaau, HI
15-1834 Maku'u Dr, Keaau, HI 96749
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 independent schools in Keaau
Malamalama Waldorf School is an independent private school in Keaau, Hawaii, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 118 students and around 15 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 203 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 118
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 60 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 203 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
- Compared with 15 independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about Malamalama Waldorf School
What grades does Malamalama Waldorf School serve?
Malamalama Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Malamalama Waldorf School?
About 118 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Malamalama Waldorf School?
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