Natural Bridges School in Kilauea, HI, is a nonsectarian Montessori program serving kindergarten students in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 30 students in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 30:1 supported by one teacher.
Natural Bridges School offers a single–grade program focused on early childhood education in Kilauea.
The school operates independently of religious affiliation and is located within a rural area of Hawaii.
Compared to other nearby private schools in Kilauea and surrounding areas, Natural Bridges has a smaller enrollment and higher student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Natural Bridges School often compared to?
Natural Bridges School is often viewed alongside schools like Island School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Natural Bridges School?
The application deadline for Natural Bridges School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Natural Bridges School vs. Island School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Natural Bridges School is Kauai Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
0.4 miles
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4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
16.9 miles
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3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
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Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
17 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
67-340 Haona St
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-7772
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-7772
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Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Ark Of Safety Christian Academy
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Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3781
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 696-3781
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Gr: K-11 | 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
17 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4000 Kilauea Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-0047
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5021 Kawaihau Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4212
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4212 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-6535
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 246-0233
17 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
8311 Kaumualii Highway
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-1351
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
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(808) 828-1212
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-1212
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(808) 826-4300
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
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(808) 823-9160
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Charter School
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Kapaa, HI 96746
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School Reviews
5 8/16/2016
I have been teaching Montessori since 2000 and have run my own preschool since 2006 , specialising in 2 to 4 year old children.I live in Harare, Zimbabwe and am looking to relocate. I would be very grateful if you could please let me know of any vacancies or opportunities to teach anywhere in Hawaai
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