Challenger School - Harwood (2025-26 Profile)

4949 Harwood Road
San Jose, CA 95124

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-5
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

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

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary by program. Please contact the campus for specific information.

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Basketball Enrichment (Grades 1 and up)Choir Enrichment (Grades 1 and up)

Drama Enrichment (Grades Kinder & up)Soccer Enrichment (Grades Kinder & up)

Softball Enrichment (Grades 1 and up)Spanish Enrichment (Grades 1 and up)

Student Council (Grades 5-8)

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.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Barbara Baker, Founder and Educator -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Challenger School - Harwood?

Challenger School - Harwood famous alumni include: Barbara Baker, Founder and Educator.

Does Challenger School - Harwood offer a summer program?

Yes, Challenger School - Harwood offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Harwood?

The application deadline for Challenger School - Harwood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Harwood located?

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

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