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Challenger School - Almaden

19950 Mckean Road
San Jose, CA 95120
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)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School News

  •  - 02/18/2021
    Three Challenger School - Almaden students have won awards in the recent American History Essay contest sponsored by the Los Gatos chapter of The National Society Daughters of the American ...moreRevolution. hide
  •  - 04/29/2019
    Arin Para, 11, from the Challenger Almaden school, is the youngest player to receive this honor, according to a news release.
  •  - 02/10/2017
    The winners include sixth-grader Dylan Nguyen from Challenger`s Almaden campus and seventh-grader Danya Balagopal and fifth-grader Anika Tradhani from the Challenger School`s Shawnee campus in San Jose.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

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Student Body Type
Co-ed

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Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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

How much does Challenger School - Almaden cost?
Challenger School - Almaden's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
Does Challenger School - Almaden offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Almaden offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Almaden?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Almaden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Almaden located?
Challenger School - Almaden is located in the Almaden neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Almaden.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Jose, CA is $22,610 for elementary schools and $29,611 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Jose, CA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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