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)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 15%
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Meridian?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Meridian is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ignatius Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
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Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
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School Reviews
5 1/10/2026
Fantastic school. Preschool program was foundational to my child's confidence and success.
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