Roots School - Private School in Maui Hawaii - Preschool

We instill enthusiasm and love for learning by providing inspiring teachers, a challenging and flexible project-based curriculum, small class size, multi-grade classrooms, and a stimulating environment.

open house!

Join us on OCTOBER 14, 10 a.m. - Noon, for our next Open House! See our classrooms in action during a typical school day, and get a feel for what makes Roots School so special. We look forward to meeting you! RSVP required to office@rootsmaui.org or call (808) 250-7988. If you can't make the October Open House, our next one will be held January 26, 2027.

Welcome to Roots!

Roots School is an independent private school for students from Preschool to 5th Grade. Through our arts-integrated, project-based approach, we offer multi-age classes in a small school setting, and we emphasize critical thinking and creativity. We encourage all students to develop their unique potential. Using state and national standards as the foundation, our teachers combine traditional learning with hands-on projects; to strengthen understanding and knowledge of subjects by making connections across disciplines. Roots School is located in the heart of Ha`iku town on the island of Maui, which provides distinctive educational and cultural resources. Our graduates attend private and public high schools across Maui, and are accepted at colleges and universities across the nation.

ENROLL A CHILD

Roots is now accepting applications for new students!

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

"Our son loves how hands-on and active learning is at Roots. He comes home excited to share what he discovered, and most importantly he feels safe, supported, and proud of what he’s accomplishing."

Anna Omura

"Our daughter’s preschool experience was truly magical. The extra guidance she receives with speech and literacy has made such a difference, and we’re grateful for the tools her teachers have given us to support her at home."

Shannan Kaurin

“Our family chose Roots because we appreciate the amount of focus and attention our children personally receive. It is a smaller-school setting, which works great for us; we all know one another and feel our questions and concerns are always met with acceptance and care."

Sofia de la Sota

"I think what sets Roots apart from most other schools is the feeling of community and support between families, the students, the teaching staff, and the administrators."

Merrily Kester

"Roots has been building an incredible foundation in my child that seems to have enhanced his capacity for absorbing knowledge and developing skills (language, arts, social, all of them!) at an exponential rate. We are very excited to watch him grow over the years as a part of this school and community."

Mackenzie Brown

GIVING

At Roots School, we see education as an investment in our children, our community and our world. We are a nonprofit organization and work hard to find ways to meet the rising costs of providing a quality education. We invite and appreciate your support!

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Aloha Parents!

For a printable 2026/2027 School Calendar, click below:

2026/2027 School Calendar

Roots is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools

We Would Love to Meet You!

Roots School

740 Haiku Road

Haiku, HI 96708

For the fastest response, please email office@rootsmaui.org for more information. You may also reach us at (808) 250-7988.

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