A stone sign reading Alakai O Kauai Charter School with a carved owl stands beside a rural road, surrounded by tall grass and trees at sunset.A boy with short dark hair and a smudge on his cheek smiles and makes a shaka hand gesture, with a colorful background and blurred objects behind him.Eight boys play together on a playground with a red spiral slide and climbing structure, surrounded by green grass and trees, with hills in the background. Some boys balance on a wooden beam.Two young girls sit at a classroom table. One holds a large sheet of paper and a marker, while the other holds a pencil to her forehead, appearing to think. Classroom supplies and furniture are visible in the background.music outdoorsA young girl kneels in a garden bed, smiling and holding a large green leaf, with houses, a chain-link fence, and tropical plants in the background under a partly cloudy sky.A man helps two girls use a microscope in a classroom. The girls are seated at a table with notebooks, a tumbler, and other supplies. A whiteboard with writing is visible in the background.A colorful playground with slides and climbing structures sits on green grass, surrounded by trees, with lush mountains and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.

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Welcome to Alaka`i O Kaua`i, a tuition-free charter school in Koloa, Hawai`i, serving grades K-8. At Alaka`i O Kaua`i, we see the leader in your child. That’s why we’ve built an engaging educational experience that not only meets but exceeds the standards, with a focus on your child’s unique strengths and playful love of learning. Here, your child will be empowered for a lifetime of inspired learning and leadership.

Why Alaka`i O Kaua`i?

    • Project-based learning
    • Outdoor classroom
    • Small class sizes
    • Personalized education
    • Social-emotional learning
    • Credentialed staff educating keiki to excel in Hawai‘i State Standards
    • Hawai‘iana and art studies
    • Strong community connections
    • Fully equipped gymnasium
    • Beautiful mountainside location
    • Field studies on school property
    • Innovative, independent critical thinking
    • Entrepreneurial and collaborative
    • Family participation
    • Offering daily bus service to and from Kapaa and Kalaheo
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Mission

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School teaches the whole child by combining academics, project-based learning, socio-emotional learning, and the arts. Learners acquire and demonstrate 21st Century Skills, while perpetuating Hawai’ian cultural traditions and values, so they may become successful and meaningful contributors to society.

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Bus Transporation
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Our Beliefs

  • We believe that all children can be successful learners.
  • We believe in the development of the whole child (academic, social, emotional).
  • We believe children learn best when engaged in instruction.
  • We believe that language and cultural diversity can be assets for teaching and learning.
  • We believe that learning is more relevant to children when it engages them in projects that help solve problems that are important to them and their community.

The latest news & events at Alaka`i O Kaua`i

Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Unleashing Our Inner Ninja! Aloha kākou School ʻOhana, Our campus was buzzing with incredible energy during the Ninja Warrior Challenge this past Friday! This event was a powerful celebration of Pillar 1 of our Healthy Habits Compass: Physical Health. It

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Every Act of Kindness Our focus is on building a culture of kindness. Kindness is the bedrock of a safe, supportive, and vibrant learning environment, where everyone feels valued and eager to learn. Every act of kindness, from sharing

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Weekly Walaʻau: Strengthening Health and ‘Ohana Connections Aloha Kākou Alaka’i ʻOhana, As we continue to move through the first month of 2026, our focus remains on the holistic growth of our keiki—both inside and outside the classroom. This month,

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Weekly Walaʻau: Navigating the Transition with Care Aloha kākou School ʻOhana, Welcome back! As we open our doors for the second semester, we acknowledge that the first week back from a long winter break marks a significant transition for

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Weekly Walaʻau: Fueling Curiosity at the Winter Book Fair and Happy Holiday Season Aloha kākou ‘Ohana! As we approach our winter break, we were thrilled to host our School Book Fair on Friday, December 19th! Literacy is a cornerstone

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Weekly Walaʻau: 5th Grade PBL Craft Fair Success Aloha kākou! This week, we celebrated a fantastic demonstration of academic rigor and entrepreneurship as our 5th-grade class hosted their annual PBL Craft Fair. This project was a prime example of

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Donations to Alaka’i O Kaua’i are tax-deductible.

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Contact

We are located at Kahili Mountain Park on the south side of Kauai.

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