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#44 of 86 private schools in HI
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Carden Academy of Maui
Elementary School · Makawao, HI
A private elementary school in Makawao, HI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
55 MAKAENA PL, Makawao, HI 96768
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
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Where Carden Academy of Maui sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,942
Median home value
$905,400
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Schools MauiPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,095 | Compare → |
| Pukalani Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Makawao Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of MauiPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carden Academy of Maui is listed in Makawao, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carden Academy of Maui
Carden Academy of Maui is a private elementary school in Makawao, HI, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carden Academy of Maui
What grades does Carden Academy of Maui serve?
Carden Academy of Maui serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carden Academy of Maui?
Carden Academy of Maui has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Academy of Maui?
The student-teacher ratio at Carden Academy of Maui is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carden Academy of Maui rank in HI?
Carden Academy of Maui ranks #44 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Carden Academy of Maui's MySchoolScout rating?
Carden Academy of Maui has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carden Academy of Maui a private school?
Yes, Carden Academy of Maui is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carden Academy of Maui a religious school?
No, Carden Academy of Maui is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maui County
- Phone
- (808) 573-6651
- Area population (ZIP 96768)
- 18,782
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96768; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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