Challenger School - Silverado (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NV School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School News

Henderson teen named one of nation’s top young scientists - 10/18/2022
Luka Nguyen, a 13-year-old from Challenger School - Silverado in Las Vegas, is a finalist in the Broadcom MASTERS competition for his project on mangrove tree carbon sequestration.
Las Vegas teacher wins $10K prize in Crayola contest - 11/21/2018
Manuel Mathis' second-grade classroom at Challenger School's Silverado campus is colorful and welcoming. Carson, 8, entered the "Thank A Teacher Contest" sponsored by the makers of Crayola Crayons, illustrating why ...moreMathis is his favorite teacher. hide

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Challenger School - Silverado ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Challenger School is an independent private school that focuses on academic excellence, individual achievement, strong logic and thinking skills, and self-reliance.

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 averageabove the 90th percentile on national standardized tests. This means that our average student outperforms nine out of ten students. Challenger School offers preschool through eighth grade programs that prepare children to live happily and successfully for their whole lives.

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Does Challenger School - Silverado offer a summer program?

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

What is Challenger School - Silverado's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Silverado?

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

In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Silverado located?

Challenger School - Silverado is located in the Silverado Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other private schools located in Silverado Ranch.

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The average private school tuition in Las Vegas, NV is $11,553 for elementary schools and $13,016 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Las Vegas, NV is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).