Lovely school on a large campus. Friendly students and…read moreengaged principal, staff and teachers. We volunteered at the school for two days. We met 45 fourth grade students, who were all marvelousl!! We were helping three fourth grader classes improve their bicycling skills, or learning to ride, all under a program the county! We also met their teachers, the school principal and administrators! Great people! Awesome school!!

It is difficult to find excellence in the public school system presently: anywhere. This school has…read morefantastic safety, academic and performance art standards. The school is very diverse in its cultures and the principal is outstanding in his leadership skills. I would rate this a 5 star review with out hesitation.

We moved to Kauai from the highly regarded CVUSD in California. I was very concerned about my…read morechildren's academic education, especially after rumors that Hawaiian schools were well behind mainland standards. My husband and I visited every school from Kalaheo to Hanalei, both public and private. St Catherine appeared to be the best fit for our 4th & 6th graders, so we gave it a whirl (Hanalei Elementary came in second, with Island School third). The school is unpretentious. In fact, it is modest in every way. The principal, Celina Haigh, was warm and welcoming. The staff here is really good and the administration (props to Laura Lindsey) is amazing. Academically, the curriculum is quite challenging. Chef Gilly makes amazing hot lunches too. Parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed. Tuition is super reasonable, with every consideration given to affordability of families. My kids are better for their time here. They learned the most important skills in life: love, acceptance, encouragement, and humility. They are down to earth and enjoy serving others. When we moved back to California after four years (insert huge sigh here) I was still kind of worried they would be behind in their academics. But, not only wasn't this the case, but they were actually ahead of the game in science (kuddos Sam Henriques), math (John Rowell), and history (John Rowell). Not to mention, they had some killer stories/experiences to share- Kokee field trip, the on-site garden, and raising chickens. SCS offers a wide variety of after school enrichment programs (track, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Service Club, Lego Robotics, dance, ukulele, and more) that are really quite fun. Bus service is provided by Larry & the kids LOVED him!!!! St. Catherine was the best decision I made while living Kauai. They offer a warm, loving, morally sound and stimulating environment.

The school admin does not take responsibility for their teachers poor actions. There was a gunman…read moreon campus last year by the preschool and kindergarten classes. They have inmates who are incarcerated working at their childrens carnival on work release walking around unattended and didn't notify the public of their presence. Extremely expensive school meals, if they serve them (which is not consistent). They keep on staff teachers who have gotten multiple complaints against them from previous years then when you experience and file a complaint yourself they blame it on previous admin. All together a really expensive daycare (can't call it a school) with a great art program.

I grew up on Kauai and attended public school. I had an overall good experience (though a lots…read morechanged in 20 years), nothing that ever made me not want to go back to school. Always expected by kids to take the same road. But I know others who had horrible experiences and/or choose to make poor decisions. Public school can be a gamble on shopping your Childs character. We started our daughter in Pre-school at KCA and have kept her into 2nd grade. It's been an amazing experience. The student body from Kindergarten into high school is so well behaved. KCA has created a solid God centered culture supported by great staff and teachers. We have only experienced the teachers up into 2nd grade but the staff just seems to get better and better. Our son is now in pre-school and we look forward to the coming years and the small classroom sizes.

Straight talking, truly academic staff with Christian values on the curriculum…read more One can't go wrong with that.

Olelo Christian Academy has been an amazing school for my daughter. We enrolled our daughter when…read morethe pandemic hit and have never looked back. She absolutely loves attending and enjoys her teachers. She comes home and shares what she is learning, which shows me her teachers are making school interesting and fun. Olelo has helped to create a great foundation for learning and I love that she is learning the Bible in all aspects of her studies. The children are polite and kind and she has made some sweet friendships at Olelo. I look forward to her continued growth at the school and am grateful for the teaching staff and administration. Olelo is a true blessing to our family!

Olelo Christian Academy has been serving our community for many years. Lisa Poole and staff works…read morereally hard to provide excellent education and a place for our kids to spiritually grow. My daughter attended Olelo from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Olelo helped shape her foundation for good study habits and solid character in Christ. She in now in her second year of college and thriving. Now my boys are both attending and my family is truly blessed by being in Olelo. Highly recommended.

One of the three high schools on the Garden Isle, Kauai High School is the one centrally located…read morecloser to Lihue. This review is strictly for their facilities and campus, not education/curriculum. Home to the Red Raiders, Kauai High is a public school with tons of school pride. Students wear school shirts daily, with several different designs in an array of colors, personally I think it's super cool- and a way for faculty to keep track of students. Morning time can be confusing, as there's cones set up for student drop off. Park in a marked Visitor stall right up front. Check in at the front office and get a Visitor sticker so that staff know you've signed in. Visited their campus on a Wednesday and Friday, to do presentations to their HOSA classes. With bright red buildings and open spaces for students to hangout, I really enjoyed their campus.

First of all I'd like to thank all of the people in the military for their service and bravery in…read moredefending our country. Tropic care is provided from the military to give free medical. Many Kauai residents don't have medical insurance or are underinsured and cannot be seen by a doctor. They provide medical doctors, dentists, optometrists, & mental health doctors. You could chose to go see 1 doctor or all doctors. Everything will be provided for you. If you see an optometrist and need glasses, they'll give one for free. If you need a physical, they'll do it for free. If you need a filling for your teeth, it will be free. These people are so nice and have devoted their time to help others. The only downfall is that you would have to wait a long time to see the doctors but it's all worth it! Tropic Care is a Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training operation, an initiative that provides military reservists with real world deployment training. IRT is a multi-service operation that provides medical support to a variety of underserved American populations located in remote areas throughout the United States and U.S. territories.

i just like this school for a couple of reasons. i got to…read moreread books to kids here for dr. seuss day the kids get to enjoy a beautiful view. i didn't go to this elementary school, but i wish i did! i'm feeling a little nostalgic! can you tell?! I make no claims about the "quality" of this school. I went to Kapaa. That's how come I can do math like a champ!

HORRIBLE SCHOOL!!! A 7 year old child lost his life under the guidance of this school. They took no…read moreresponsibility in the accident that took place when they are at fault. They are more concerned with people leaving 1 star reviews than taking accountability! They continue to delete reviews after people express their concerns about this incident. A family is in mourning of their son who they will never see again thanks to this neglectful school... ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. They obviously do not care about their students or their families.

This is the best Montessori Preschool on the island! They have Montessori trained teachers and…read moreeveryone is friendly and awesome. They even have drop in care 7 days a week.

From the owner: We provide a safe and nurturing environment which includes a Monday -Friday Montessori Program, and…read morea 7 days a week Drop In Care Program.