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#1323 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 42% of private schools

Challenger - Harwood

Elementary School

4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA 95124

Private
119
Students
11.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 42%
in CA

About Challenger - Harwood

Challenger - Harwood is an private elementary school in San Jose, CA 95124. The school serves approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2/10, placing it in the 58.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $188,433, where 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Challenger - Harwood compares to 148 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
This School
vs
23:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
119
This School
vs
423
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Challenger - Harwood (this school) 5.2
Lietz Elementary 5.8
Oster Elementary 7.0
Noddin Elementary 5.2
Sartorette Charter 7.0
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet 6.7
Reed Elementary 6.0
Almaden Elementary 6.5
Guadalupe Elementary 5.5
Fammatre Elementary 3.7
Carlton Elementary 5.6
Farnham Charter 5.3
Bagby Elementary 7.5
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet 5.0
Los Alamitos Elementary 6.8
Schallenberger Elementary 7.3
Booksin Elementary 6.7
Terrell Elementary 4.8
Simonds Elementary 8.0
Allen at Steinbeck 4.4
Canoas Elementary 5.7

Showing 20 of 148 schools. View all schools in San Jose

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 119
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA 95124

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
CHALLENGER SCHOOL-HARWOOD San Jose 0.0 mi 5.2
STRATFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL San Jose 0.6 mi 5.2
Leigh High San Jose 0.6 mi 7.0
Noddin Elementary San Jose 0.7 mi 5.2
Oster Elementary San Jose 0.7 mi 7.0
Lietz Elementary San Jose 0.6 mi 5.8
ONE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. LEIGH San Jose 0.7 mi 5.2
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING ACADEMY San Jose 0.7 mi 5.2
Sartorette Charter San Jose 0.9 mi 7.0
Stratford School Los Gatos Los Gatos 0.9 mi 8.0
Branham High San Jose 0.9 mi 7.3
Stratford School-Almaden San Jose 0.9 mi 5.2
Stratford Belgatos Park Los Gatos 1.1 mi 8.0
MULBERRY SCHOOL Los Gatos 1.1 mi 8.0
Delight Elementary San Jose 1.0 mi 5.2
CHAMPION SCHOOL San Jose 1.1 mi 5.2
Dartmouth Middle San Jose 1.0 mi 5.6
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose 1.3 mi 6.7
LEARNING SPRINGS ACADEMY San Jose 1.4 mi 5.2
Learning Springs Academy San Jose 1.4 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$188,433

Median Home Value

$1,596,700

Median Rent

$2,936/mo

Population

51,991

College Educated

60.9%

Homeownership

72.1%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

4%

Median Age

39.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Action Day Middle School San Jose, CA 5.2
CHALLENGER SCHOOL-HARWOOD San Jose, CA 5.2
Capistrano Home/Virtual San Juan Capistrano, CA 5.2
Casa di Mir Montessori Elementary School San Jose, CA 5.2
EAST VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Jose, CA 5.2
East Valley Christian School San Jose, CA 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Challenger - Harwood

What grades does Challenger - Harwood serve?

Challenger - Harwood serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Challenger - Harwood?

Challenger - Harwood has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger - Harwood?

The student-teacher ratio at Challenger - Harwood is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Challenger - Harwood rank in CA?

Challenger - Harwood is ranked #1323 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Challenger - Harwood's MySchoolScout rating?

Challenger - Harwood has a composite rating of 5.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Challenger - Harwood a private school?

Yes, Challenger - Harwood is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Santa Clara
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details