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 Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Open House - Wed., January 15, 2025 - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., January 25, 2025 - get more information!
- AMC 8 Mathematics Exam Perfect Score 2022 - 07/16/2023Challenger fifth through eighth-grade students participate in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) test each year. A small number of students received the Honor Roll of Distinction commendation in ...morethe 20212022 school year for scoring in the top 1% of all AMC 8 test takers nation-wide. Not only did eighth-grader Anna D. (Ardenwood, CA) receive the Honor Roll of Distinction commendation, she also achieved a perfect score of 25 on the test! hide
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
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: 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
Does Challenger School - Ardenwood offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Ardenwood offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Ardenwood?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Ardenwood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/3/2020
This school has amazing academics!!! It teaches a few levels ahead yet the curriculum is still easy to understand. It also teaches music, art, speech, and PE, with a PE testing every semester to earn Physical Recognition or Achievement awards.
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