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Challenger School - Berryessa
Elementary School
711 East Gish Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Enrollment
639
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
639
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Challenger School - Berryessa
Challenger School - Berryessa is an private elementary school in San Jose, CA 95112. The school serves approximately 639 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $89,649, where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Challenger School - Berryessa operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Challenger School - Berryessa compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenger School - Berryessa (this school) | — |
| Santa Clara County Court | 7.9 |
| Santa Clara County Community | 6.1 |
| Santa Clara County Special Education | 6.1 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary | 5.6 |
| Orchard Elementary | 4.3 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle | 5.3 |
| Vinci Park Elementary | 5.9 |
| Grant Elementary | 4.2 |
| Empire Gardens Elementary | 3.5 |
| ACE Inspire Academy | 3.5 |
| Sunrise Middle | 5.8 |
| Anne Darling Elementary | 6.9 |
| Brooktree Elementary | 6.2 |
| Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock | 4.6 |
| Horace Mann Elementary | 4.3 |
| Cherrywood Elementary | 8.5 |
| Northwood Elementary | 5.5 |
| Summerdale Elementary | 6.2 |
| San Antonio Elementary | 3.7 |
| Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) | 4.3 |
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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
- 639 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Address
- 711 East Gish Road, San Jose, CA 95112
- Phone
- (408) 998-2860
- 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
711 East Gish Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Challenger School - Berryessa may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Anne Darling Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 2.0 miles away). Another option is Mabel Mattos Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Milpitas). Additionally, Brooktree Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 2.0 miles away). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter San Jose | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Santa Clara County Community San Jose | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Santa Clara County Court San Jose | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Santa Clara County Special Education San Jose | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Orchard Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary San Jose | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Grant Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Vinci Park Elementary San Jose | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| ACE Inspire Academy San Jose | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Rocketship Discovery Prep Redwood City | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Brooktree Elementary San Jose | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Sunrise Middle San Jose | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| San Jose High San Jose | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL San Jose | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Horace Mann Elementary San Jose | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Anne Darling Elementary San Jose | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary Milpitas | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,649
Median Home Value
$956,300
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
56,766
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
27.9%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
32.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Challenger School - Berryessa has a median household income of $89,649. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $956,300, with a median rent of $2,095/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.2%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Challenger School - Berryessa
What grades does Challenger School - Berryessa serve?
Challenger School - Berryessa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Challenger School - Berryessa?
Challenger School - Berryessa has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Berryessa?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Berryessa is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Challenger School - Berryessa a private school?
Yes, Challenger School - Berryessa 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,210/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Jose). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (408) 998-2860
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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