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Challenger School – Ardenwood
Elementary School
35487 Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher
18.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher
18.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Challenger School – Ardenwood
Elementary School in Newark · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Lincoln Elementary
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John F. Kennedy Elementary
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About Challenger School – Ardenwood
Challenger School – Ardenwood is a private elementary school in Newark, CA. Challenger School – Ardenwood serves approximately 768 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.3:1 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 – Ardenwood 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 – Ardenwood compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Newark, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenger School – Ardenwood (this school) | — |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | 7.3 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 7.7 |
| Newark Middle | 5.6 |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | 6.3 |
| Crossroads High (Alternative) | 6.2 |
| August Schilling Elementary | 3.8 |
| Birch Grove Intermediate | 7.6 |
| Birch Grove Primary | 2.1 |
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
- 768 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Address
- 35487 Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560
- Phone
- (510) 739-0300
- 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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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
35487 Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Challenger School – Ardenwood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Patterson Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Fremont). Another option is Delaine Eastin Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Union City). Additionally, Ardenwood Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Fremont). For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary Newark | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Newark Middle Newark | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Coyote Hills Elementary Newark | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN NEWARK Newark | 0.8 mi | — |
| Forest Park Elementary Fremont | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Bridgepoint High Newark | 0.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Crossroads High (Alternative) Newark | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| August Schilling Elementary Newark | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| NEW HORIZONS SCHOOL Newark | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| New Horizons School Newark | 1.5 mi | — |
| Ardenwood Elementary Fremont | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| ST EDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newark | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| St. Edward Parish Newark | 1.5 mi | — |
| Patterson Elementary Fremont | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Delaine Eastin Elementary Union City | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Cabrillo Elementary Fremont | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Pioneer Elementary Union City | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Birch Grove Intermediate Newark | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| PEACE TERRACE ACADEMY Fremont | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94560 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$164,909
Median Home Value
$1,094,200
Median Rent
$2,730/mo
Population
47,145
College Educated
47.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
37.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Challenger School – Ardenwood
What grades does Challenger School – Ardenwood serve?
Challenger School – Ardenwood serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Challenger School – Ardenwood?
Challenger School – Ardenwood has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger School – Ardenwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger School – Ardenwood is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Challenger School – Ardenwood a private school?
Yes, Challenger School – Ardenwood 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
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 739-0300
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