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!
- Challenger School - Sunnyvale Student Wins National Essay Contest - 08/14/2019The rising sixth-grader at Challenger School in Sunnyvale wrote about the 19th Amendment, evaluating the different perspectives of women`s suffrage from the point of view of someone in 1919.
- Eight-year-old Sunnyvale native swims Alcatraz - 07/16/2014The Challenger School student jumped into the water shortly after 7 a.m. to start the swim with her coaches. Her father and head coach stayed close in a kayak along ...moreside them, and mom waited on shore with more family members cheering both girls on. 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 - Sunnyvale offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Sunnyvale offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Sunnyvale?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Sunnyvale is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Sunnyvale located?
Challenger School - Sunnyvale is located in the Sunnyvale West neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA. There are 11 other private schools located in Sunnyvale West.
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