Celebrating over 60 years of learning and fun, Challenger School is anindependent private school that focuses on academic excellence,individual achievement, strong logic and thinking skills, andself-reliance.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked UT School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-1
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- A 13-year-old Utah student is one of the country's top "Young Scientists" - 07/16/2024A 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 - 07/25/2018Challenger 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 - West Jordan ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-1
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our curriculum focuses on the foundations of knowledge: languagearts, math, and logic. Early mastery of these basics preparesstudents for advanced studies and learning at an accelerated pace.
- Breathtaking Results - Our uniquely structured classes yieldastonishing results in young students. Challenger students achievescores on average in the 90th percentile on the national StanfordAchievement Test (SAT). This means that our average studentoutperforms nine out of ten students who take that test. ChallengerSchool offers preschool through eighth grade programs that preparechildren to live happily and successfully for their whole lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Challenger School - West Jordan offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - West Jordan offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Challenger School - West Jordan's ranking?
Challenger School - West Jordan ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - West Jordan?
The application deadline for Challenger School - West Jordan is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Challenger School - West Jordan is Anthem Preparatory School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadow Ridge Academy Microschool (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Jordan KinderCare (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-3882
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1325 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-9984
10.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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