Challenger School - Almaden
Celebrating over 50 years of learning and fun, Challenger School is an independent private school that focuses on academic excellence, individual achievement, strong logic and thinking skills, and self-reliance.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Almaden Students Win DAR Essay Contest - 02/18/2021Three Challenger School - Almaden students have won awards in the recent American History Essay contest sponsored by the Los Gatos chapter of The National Society Daughters of the American ...moreRevolution. hide
- Sixth Grader Arin Parsa from California Wins Quiz Bowl Championship - 04/29/2019Arin Para, 11, from the Challenger Almaden school, is the youngest player to receive this honor, according to a news release.
- Los Gatos, Saratoga Students Win Civics Contest - 02/10/2017The winners include sixth-grader Dylan Nguyen from Challenger`s Almaden campus and seventh-grader Danya Balagopal and fifth-grader Anika Tradhani from the Challenger School`s Shawnee campus in San Jose.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our curriculum focuses on the foundations of knowledge: language arts, math, and logic. Early mastery of these basics prepares students for advanced studies and learning at an accelerated pace.
- Breathtaking Results - Our uniquely structured classes yield astonishing results in young students. Challenger students achieve scores on average in the 90th percentile on the national Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). This means that our average student outperforms nine out of ten students who take that test. Challenger School offers preschool through eighth grade programs that prepare children to live happily and successfully for their whole lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Challenger School - Almaden offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Almaden offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Almaden?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Almaden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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