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Carden Academy Of Maui

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Makawao, HI · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

55 Makaena Pl, 96768 · (808) 573-6651

www.cardenmaui.org

Enrollment

160

Student:teacher

10:1

Published tuition

$17,750–$19,111

Application fee

$80

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4$17,750
Elementary2026-2027Elementary K-5$17,750
Middle school2026-2027Middle School$18,540
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Mrs. Mari Jo Brown

Interim Head of School & Operations Director

Curriculum & special classes

Carden Academy of Maui is committed to educating the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small class setting. Academic programs include Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary K-5, and Middle School.

Art
Music
Dance & Drama
Foreign Language
Hawaiian Studies

Financial aid

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Application fee: $80

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

AfterCare for K-8th is available from 2:45pm to 5:00pm. Extended Care for Pre-K is available from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.

Cost

Available for a fee billed separately.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

Carden Academy of Maui is currently accepting applications for PK-8th grade. The application process begins October 1st and is completed online through the FACTS Application & Enrollment system, which requires a non-refundable $80 fee per student. After submitting a complete application, families will receive a confirmation email with information on next steps, such as testing/assessment schedules and family/parent interviews.

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Acceptance rate

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Application fee

$80

What they ask for: Application, $80 application fee, previous school transcripts (Grades 1-8), age requirements (Pre-K: 3 or 4 by June 1st; Kindergarten: 5 by June 1st), basic self-care ability (Pre-K and K), testing/assessment, family/parent interviews.

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