Malamalama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Keaau, HI
15-1834 Makoo Dr, Keaau, HI 96749
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Keaau since at least 2011
In Keaau, Hawaii, Malamalama Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 98 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 61% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 98
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
- Compared with 15 independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
- A state or regional independent school association
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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 98 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Malamalama Waldorf School?
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