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Challenger - Harwood
Elementary School
4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA 95124
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Challenger - Harwood
Elementary School in San Jose · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Challenger - Harwood
Challenger - Harwood is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. Challenger - Harwood serves approximately 119 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 119 students, Challenger - Harwood is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Challenger - Harwood is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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) | — |
| Lietz Elementary | 7.6 |
| Oster Elementary | 8.8 |
| Noddin Elementary | 7.4 |
| Sartorette Charter | 6.4 |
| Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet | 9.1 |
| Reed Elementary | 8.4 |
| Almaden Elementary | 5.5 |
| Guadalupe Elementary | 7.7 |
| Fammatre Elementary | 6.1 |
| Carlton Elementary | 8.3 |
| Farnham Charter | 7.3 |
| Bagby Elementary | 7.9 |
| Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet | 6.8 |
| Los Alamitos Elementary | 8.6 |
| Schallenberger Elementary | 7.5 |
| Booksin Elementary | 7.9 |
| Terrell Elementary | 3.7 |
| Simonds Elementary | 7.5 |
| Allen at Steinbeck | 4.2 |
| Canoas Elementary | 6.2 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 119 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Address
- 4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA 95124
- Phone
- (408) 723-0111
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA 95124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Challenger - Harwood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away). Another option is Oster Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, Lietz Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHALLENGER SCHOOL-HARWOOD San Jose | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| STRATFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL San Jose | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Leigh High San Jose | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Noddin Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Oster Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Lietz Elementary San Jose | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| ONE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. LEIGH San Jose | 0.7 mi | — |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING ACADEMY San Jose | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Sartorette Charter San Jose | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Stratford School Los Gatos Los Gatos | 0.9 mi | — |
| Branham High San Jose | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Stratford School-Almaden San Jose | 0.9 mi | — |
| Stratford Belgatos Park Los Gatos | 1.1 mi | — |
| MULBERRY SCHOOL Los Gatos | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Delight Elementary San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| CHAMPION SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Dartmouth Middle San Jose | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
| LEARNING SPRINGS ACADEMY San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| Learning Springs Academy San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
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
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (408) 723-0111
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