Below Average
#81 of 86 private schools in HI
Waimea Country School
Elementary School
65 1237 KAWAIHAE RD, Kamuela, HI 96743
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Hawaii private schools
#81 of 86
In Kamuela
#3 of 3
public schools
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Waimea Country School
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About Waimea Country School
Waimea Country School is a private elementary school in Kamuela, HI. Waimea Country School serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Waimea Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 86 private schools in HI.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- HI avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 43 students, Waimea Country School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Waimea Country School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waimea Country School compares to the 3 public schools in Kamuela, HI
Student Demographics
All Schools in Kamuela
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waimea Country School (this school) | 4.0 |
| Waimea Elementary School | 4.3 |
| Waimea Middle - PCCS | 5.9 |
| Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
65 1237 KAWAIHAE RD, Kamuela, HI 96743
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waimea Country School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Honokaa Elementary School (rated 6.6/10, 13.9 miles away, in nearby Honokaa), which scores notably higher. Another option is KULEANA EDUCATION ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 30.4 miles away, in nearby Kailua-Kona), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School (rated 4.8/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Waikoloa), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kamuela, see our Kamuela schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 31.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PARKER SCHOOL Kamuela | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Waimea Elementary School Kamuela | 0.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Waimea Middle - PCCS Kamuela | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII Kamuela | 0.4 mi | — |
| Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS Kamuela | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY Kamuela | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School Waikoloa | 9.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Honokaa Elementary School Honokaa | 13.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Honokaa High & Intermediate School Honokaa | 14.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Kohala Middle School Kapaau | 15.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Kohala Elementary School Kapaau | 17.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Kohala High School Kapaau | 17.8 mi | 6.1 |
| KOHALA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Hawi | 18.4 mi | — |
| Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School Paauilo | 19.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Laupahoehoe Community - PCS Laupahoehoe | 28.9 mi | 6.6 |
| KULEANA EDUCATION ACADEMY Kailua-Kona | 30.4 mi | 6.0 |
| MAKUA LANII CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kailua-Kona | 30.7 mi | 4.0 |
| MAKUA LANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kailua-Kona | 31.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Kealakehe Elementary School Kailua-Kona | 31.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Kealakehe Intermediate School Kailua-Kona | 31.7 mi | 2.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96743 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,177
Median Home Value
$724,700
Median Rent
$2,023/mo
Population
13,326
College Educated
42.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Avg Commute
30.8 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
46.2
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| ADVENTIST MALAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waianae, HI | 4.4 |
| KONA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Captain Cook, HI | 3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waimea Country School
What grades does Waimea Country School serve?
Waimea Country School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Waimea Country School?
Waimea Country School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimea Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimea Country School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waimea Country School rank in HI?
Waimea Country School ranks #81 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Waimea Country School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waimea Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waimea Country School a private school?
Yes, Waimea Country 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 Waimea Country School a religious school?
No, Waimea Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Phone
- (808) 885-0067
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