Challenger School - Holladay (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

4555 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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)

Top Ranked UT School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

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Top Rankings

Challenger School - Holladay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

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

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Barbara Baker - Founder of Challenger School and advocate for phonics education. -

Source: Verified school update

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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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