Waimea Country School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Kamuela, HI
65 1237 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
In Kamuela, Hawaii, Waimea Country School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 49 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 49
- Teachers
- 4.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students 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
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Waimea Country School
What grades does Waimea Country School serve?
Waimea Country School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Waimea Country School?
About 49 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Waimea Country School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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