Celebrating nearly 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 CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Open House - Mon., February 03, 2025 - get more information!
- Open House - Wed., February 12, 2025 - get more information!
- Open House - Tue., February 25, 2025 - get more information!
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- - 05/28/2019The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is excited to announce the 2019 California State Elementary Spelling Bee winner, Vayun Krishna. The Palo Alto sixth-grader, who attends Challenger School ...moreMiddlefield. hide
- - 02/17/2019Vayun Krishna, a sixth-grader from Challenger School-Middlefield in Palo Alto, came in second.
Top Rankings
Challenger School - Middlefield ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
406 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
24 students
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 - Middlefield offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Middlefield offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Challenger School - Middlefield's ranking?
Challenger School - Middlefield ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Middlefield?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Middlefield is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Middlefield located?
Challenger School - Middlefield is located in the Fairmeadow neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Fairmeadow.
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