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

10670 S 700 E
Sandy, UT 84070

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
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

A 13-year-old Utah student is one of the country's top "Young Scientists" - 07/15/2024
A 13-year-old student from Utah, Kethan Reddy from Challenger School in Sandy, was named one of the country's top young scientists for his ideas on cleaning up oceans and lakes ...morein the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. hide
Fox 13 Interview- Challenger School is helping Utah students experience the joys of learning - 07/25/2018
Challenger School talks about how making learning an enjoyable experience for children helps them succeed not only in school but later in life.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

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

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 27%

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

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.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Challenger School - Sandy often compared to?

Challenger School - Sandy is often viewed alongside schools like The Waterford School by visitors of our site.

Does Challenger School - Sandy offer a summer program?

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

What is Challenger School - Sandy's ranking?

Challenger School - Sandy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Sandy?

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

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