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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
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
BetaHow Challenger - Harwood compares to 148 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
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 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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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.
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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
- Phone
- (408) 723-0111
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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