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 (2026)
- Top-Ranked UT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- ABC 4 Talks with Yvonne Spencer of Challenger School - 07/19/2019The Utah Region Director of Challenger School, Yvonne Spencer, joined us in the studio to talk to us about 5 different tips to help support your students. Yvonne has worked ...moreat Challenger School for many years at all levels, and has an in-depth knowledge of what works well with children and why. hide
Top Rankings
Challenger School - Holladay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 of Challenger School and advocate for phonics education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Challenger School - Holladay?
Challenger School - Holladay famous alumni include: Barbara Baker - Founder of Challenger School and advocate for phonics education..
Does Challenger School - Holladay offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Holladay offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Challenger School - Holladay's ranking?
Challenger School - Holladay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Holladay?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Holladay is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Buttons N Bows (1.1 miles away)
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2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Extracurrculars: 8
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 197 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1640 West 13200 South
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Extracurrculars: 8
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 197 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist School
(Baptist)
Po Box 701020
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
Salt Lake City, UT 84170
(801) 968-4843
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1640 West 13200 South
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2870 S Connor St
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 281-4848
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Extracurrculars: 8
2416 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 355-1555
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 197 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1640 West 13200 South
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 253-4000
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
5341 Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 424-1297
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 424-1297
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Mount Olympus Christian Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3280 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 424-1420
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 424-1420
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
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4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Chiron Academy
Special Education School
2020 E 3300 S Ste 15
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
1.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 34 students
La Europa Academy ![La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1]( "La Europa Academy Photo - Great Room View 1")
All-girls
1121 Vine Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 916-5696
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
La Europa Academy
All-girls | Special Education School
Po Box 575780
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(801) 268-9300
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(801) 268-9300
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
5858 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 266-1262
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 266-1262
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
4943 S. Wasatch Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 449-0089
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
The Chiron Academy
Special Education School
2020 E 3300 S Ste 15
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 557-1579
1.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 34 students
Montessori Of Salt Lake
Montessori School
2806 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 467-7412
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 467-7412
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2600 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-8223
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
5341 Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 424-1297
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 424-1297
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Mount Olympus Christian Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3280 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 424-1420
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 424-1420
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
(Catholic)
1385 Spring Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 277-6702
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Montessori Of Salt Lake
Montessori School
2806 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 467-7412
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 467-7412
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
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Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Howard R. Driggs School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Crestview School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 E Lincoln Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4804
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4804
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Olympus High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4055 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Morningside School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4170 S 3000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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