Malamalama Waldorf School is a PreK-8 school in Keaau, HI, specializing in support for dyslexia, ADHD, and mild learning differences.
Malamalama Waldorf School in Keaau, HI, provides a holistic PreK-8 educational experience designed to support the development of the whole child. The school's curriculum is rooted in a specialized psychology of childhood, emphasizing a rhythm-based, sensory-rich environment. This approach is particularly beneficial for students who thrive in a nurturing, predictable, and developmentally appropriate setting.
The school offers dedicated support for students with learning differences, including specialized programs for dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and mild learning difficulties. With an average class size of just 12 students, Malamalama Waldorf provides an intimate, small-group setting that fosters a strong sense of belonging and allows for individualized attention to each student's unique learning needs.
Malamalama Waldorf is a nonsectarian school with rolling admissions and an inclusive community. To support families, the school accepts Childcare Connections and Preschool Open Doors, and offers its own tuition assistance. Annual tuition is approximately $12,049, and the school also provides summer programming for additional engagement.
At a Glance
TypeSchool with Special Program Emphasis
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students132
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$12,049
Est.1978
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
National Association for the Education of Young Children
School Information
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,049 |
| Tuition Notes | We accept Childcare Connections, Preschool Open Doors and offer our own Tuition Assistance. |
| Total Students | 132 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kelley Lacks |
| Admissions Associate | Natasha Sky |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 99 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 44 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexiamild learning difficulties
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America · National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.hawaiiwaldorf.org/mws-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $879 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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