Below Average
#81 of 86 private schools in HI
Waimea Country School
Elementary School · Kamuela, HI
A private elementary school in Kamuela, HI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
65 1237 KAWAIHAE RD, Kamuela, HI 96743
- 12.6:1 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 Waimea Country 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,177
Median home value
$724,700
Median rent
$2,023/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96743; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Waimea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Montessori Education Center of HawaiiPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 625 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waimea Country School is listed in Kamuela, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waimea Country School
Waimea Country School is a private elementary school in Kamuela, HI, serving approximately 43 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 86 private schools in HI.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 96743)
- 13,326
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 96743; 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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