Carden Academy of Maui is an independent, private school located in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. Founded in 1998, the school serves children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, is a member of the Carden Educational Foundation, and is accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our Mission: Carden Academy of Maui is committed to educating the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small classroom setting. Our Vision: To foster a joyful and respectful community of lifelong learners who embody the principles of authenticity, resilience, and global stewardship.

Our classes combine mindfulness and life-skills training with some of the world's most effective martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts, in order to empower our students to feel safe, confident, and effective.

Voted best preschool for four years in a row. Mahalo nui loa to the community! Hawai'i Montessori has joined the Amazon Smile program! Learn more here.