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Challenger School - Almaden
Elementary School
19950 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Challenger School - Almaden
Elementary School in San Jose · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Challenger School - Almaden
Challenger School - Almaden is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. Challenger School - Almaden serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.8:1 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
Challenger School - Almaden 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 School - Almaden compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenger School - Almaden (this school) | — |
| Graystone Elementary | 9.1 |
| Bret Harte Middle | 9.0 |
| Williams Elementary | 8.4 |
| Sakamoto Elementary | 6.8 |
| Taylor (Bertha) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Bernal Intermediate | 6.8 |
| Discovery Charter II | 7.0 |
| Simonds Elementary | 7.5 |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | 8.8 |
| Oak Ridge Elementary | 7.4 |
| Baldwin (Julia) Elementary | 6.7 |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | 7.1 |
| Indigo | 7.5 |
| Frost (Earl) Elementary | 6.7 |
| Castillero Middle | 8.0 |
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary | 4.1 |
| Los Alamitos Elementary | 8.6 |
| Allen at Steinbeck | 4.2 |
| Los Paseos Elementary | 6.0 |
| Martin Murphy Middle | 6.4 |
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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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Address
- 19950 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120
- Phone
- (408) 927-5771
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Location
19950 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Challenger School - Almaden may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Graystone Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is Williams Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away). Additionally, Oak Ridge Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 2.8 miles away). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Graystone Elementary San Jose | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Bret Harte Middle San Jose | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Leland High San Jose | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Williams Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Almaden Country Day School San Jose | 1.9 mi | — |
| ALMADEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL San Jose | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Sakamoto Elementary San Jose | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Taylor (Bertha) Elementary San Jose | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Jose | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Phoenix High San Jose | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Santa Teresa High San Jose | 2.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Apostles Lutheran San Jose | 2.6 mi | — |
| APOSTLES LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Jose | 2.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Oak Ridge Elementary San Jose | 2.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Discovery Charter II San Jose | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Calero High San Jose | 2.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose | 2.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Challenger School - Shawnee San Jose | 2.8 mi | — |
| Bernal Intermediate San Jose | 2.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Santa Teresa Elementary San Jose | 2.9 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,924,500
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
38,103
College Educated
74.4%
Homeownership
88.7%
Avg Commute
34.3 min
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
47.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Challenger School - Almaden
What grades does Challenger School - Almaden serve?
Challenger School - Almaden serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Challenger School - Almaden?
Challenger School - Almaden has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Almaden?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Almaden is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Challenger School - Almaden a private school?
Yes, Challenger School - Almaden 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 927-5771
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