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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.
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School Motto: 'By the Strength of Their Own Thinking'
School Mascot: Falcons
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.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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