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Challenger School-harwood

Elementary School

4949 HARWOOD RD, San Jose, CA 95124

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#536 of 1,787

In San Jose

#9 of 44

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About Challenger School-harwood

Challenger School-harwood is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. Challenger School-harwood serves approximately 96 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Challenger School-harwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts above CA schools

6.9

This school 6.9 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 96 students, Challenger School-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.

At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Challenger School-harwood sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Challenger School-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.

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How Challenger School-harwood compares to 139 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.4:1

This School

22.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

428

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.9

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 86.5% vs 0%

Black 13.5% vs 0%

Challenger School-harwood San Jose Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Challenger School-harwood (this school)	—	96	7.4:1	6.9
Oster Elementary	0.6 mi	627	24.1:1	8.8
Lietz Elementary	0.7 mi	532	23.1:1	7.6
Noddin Elementary	0.7 mi	522	23.7:1	7.4
Sartorette Charter	0.9 mi	287	20.5:1	6.4
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet	1.3 mi	490	23.3:1	9.1
Reed Elementary	1.5 mi	366	22.9:1	8.4
Guadalupe Elementary	1.6 mi	547	24.9:1	7.7
Almaden Elementary	1.6 mi	312	19.5:1	5.5
Fammatre Elementary	1.7 mi	457	24.1:1	6.1
Carlton Elementary	1.8 mi	662	27.6:1	8.3
Farnham Charter	1.9 mi	353	23.5:1	7.3
Bagby Elementary	2.1 mi	500	22.7:1	7.9
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet	2.2 mi	624	28.4:1	6.8
Los Alamitos Elementary	2.3 mi	596	22.1:1	8.6
Schallenberger Elementary	2.6 mi	500	22.7:1	7.5
Booksin Elementary	2.8 mi	696	23.2:1	7.9
Terrell Elementary	2.9 mi	285	16.8:1	3.7
Simonds Elementary	3.1 mi	494	21.5:1	7.5
Allen at Steinbeck	3.1 mi	407	18.5:1	4.2
Canoas Elementary	3.2 mi	281	17.6:1	6.2

Showing 20 of 139 schools. View all schools in San Jose

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,504

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 23%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.9 / 10

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Enrollment 96

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 86.5%

Black 13.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4949 HARWOOD RD, San Jose, CA 95124

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Challenger School-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), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oster Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lietz Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Challenger - Harwood San Jose	0.0 mi	119	—
STRATFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL San Jose	0.6 mi	298	5.7
Leigh High San Jose	0.5 mi	1,816	8.2
Noddin Elementary San Jose	0.7 mi	522	7.4
Oster Elementary San Jose	0.6 mi	627	8.8
ONE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. LEIGH San Jose	0.7 mi	7	—
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING ACADEMY San Jose	0.7 mi	65	4.4
Lietz Elementary San Jose	0.7 mi	532	7.6
Sartorette Charter San Jose	0.9 mi	287	6.4
Stratford School Los Gatos Los Gatos	0.8 mi	449	—
Stratford Belgatos Park Los Gatos	1.1 mi	38	—
MULBERRY SCHOOL Los Gatos	1.1 mi	72	6.0
Branham High San Jose	0.9 mi	1,955	8.3
Stratford School-Almaden San Jose	0.9 mi	105	—
Delight Elementary San Jose	1.1 mi	13	—
CHAMPION SCHOOL San Jose	1.1 mi	102	5.5
Dartmouth Middle San Jose	1.1 mi	850	7.7
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose	1.3 mi	490	9.1
LEARNING SPRINGS ACADEMY San Jose	1.4 mi	7	—
Learning Springs Academy San Jose	1.4 mi	8	—

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

Median Age

39.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Challenger School-harwood

What grades does Challenger School-harwood serve?

Challenger School-harwood serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Challenger School-harwood?

Challenger School-harwood has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger School-harwood?

The student-teacher ratio at Challenger School-harwood is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Challenger School-harwood rank in CA?

Challenger School-harwood ranks #536 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Challenger School-harwood's MySchoolScout rating?

Challenger School-harwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Challenger School-harwood a private school?

Yes, Challenger School-harwood is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Challenger School-harwood a religious school?

No, Challenger School-harwood is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 22 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment: 96
Gender Split: 68% M / 32% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 188 days
Setting: Large City
County: Santa Clara County
Phone: (408) 723-0111

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