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 (2025)
- Top Ranked UT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Open House - Sat., January 25, 2025 - get more information!
- Open House - Mon., February 03, 2025 - get more information!
- ABC 4 Talks with Yvonne Spencer of Challenger School - 07/19/2019The Utah Region Director of Challenger School, Yvonne Spencer, joined us in the studio to talk to us about 5 different tips to help support your students. Yvonne has worked ...moreat Challenger School for many years at all levels, and has an in-depth knowledge of what works well with children and why. hide
Top Rankings
Challenger School - Holladay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
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 - Holladay offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Holladay offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Challenger School - Holladay's ranking?
Challenger School - Holladay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Holladay?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Holladay is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Buttons N Bows (1.1 miles away)
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(801) 281-4848
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(801) 281-4848
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(801) 355-1555
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