Very Good
#30 of 86 private schools in HI
Top 34% of private schools
Malamalama Waldorf School
Elementary School · Keaau, HI
A private elementary school in Keaau, HI serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
15-1834 MAKOO DR, Keaau, HI 96749
- 7.7:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Malamalama Waldorf School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,633
Median home value
$396,400
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96749; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keonepoko Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Pahoa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Malamalama Waldorf School is listed in Keaau, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Malamalama Waldorf School
Malamalama Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Keaau, HI, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malamalama Waldorf School
What grades does Malamalama Waldorf School serve?
Malamalama Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Malamalama Waldorf School?
Malamalama Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malamalama Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malamalama Waldorf School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Malamalama Waldorf School rank in HI?
Malamalama Waldorf School ranks #30 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Malamalama Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malamalama Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Malamalama Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Malamalama Waldorf School 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 Malamalama Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Malamalama Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Phone
- (808) 982-7701
- Area population (ZIP 96749)
- 19,449
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 96749; 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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