Overview

Established in 2006, Roots School is an independent progressive private school for students from Preschool to 8th Grade. Through our experiential project-based approach, multi-age setting, small classes, and emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, we create a flexible learning environment to encourage students to develop their unique potential. Along with mathematics, science, history, social science, language arts, and foreign language classes, we offer fine and performing arts, physical education, gardening, student activities, and field trips. Roots School is located in the heart of Haiku town on the island of Maui, which provides distinctive educational and cultural resources. Our graduates attend high schools across Maui, and are accepted at colleges and universities across the nation.

Roots School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools and the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services. Roots School received its full initial accreditation status from both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Hawaii Association of Independent School (HAIS).   FEIN 27-2634578.