Challenger School - Almaden (2025-26 Profile)

19950 Mckean Road
San Jose, CA 95120

Celebrating over 60 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 Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

Almaden Students Win DAR Essay Contest - 02/18/2021
Three 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 - 04/29/2019
Arin 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 - 02/10/2017
The 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

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

n/a

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Application URL

Online Application

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Challenger School - Almaden cost?

Challenger School - Almaden's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

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).

In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Almaden located?

Challenger School - Almaden is located in the Almaden neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Almaden.

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