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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.
Challenger fifth through eighth-grade students participate in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) test each year. A small number of students received the Honor Roll of Distinction commendation in ...morethe 20212022 school year for scoring in the top 1% of all AMC 8 test takers nation-wide. Not only did eighth-grader Anna D. (Ardenwood, CA) receive the Honor Roll of Distinction commendation, she also achieved a perfect score of 25 on the test! hide
School Motto: By the Strength of Their Own Thinking
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.
This school has amazing academics!!! It teaches a few levels ahead yet the curriculum is still easy to understand. It also teaches music, art, speech, and PE, with a PE testing every semester to earn Physical Recognition or Achievement awards.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Cynthia
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $20,566 for elementary schools and $21,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
