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Challenger School - Middlefield
Elementary School
3880 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
17:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
How this school compares
Academic performance
9.2 / 10
Exceptional
About Challenger School - Middlefield
Challenger School - Middlefield is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94303. The school serves approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $148,031, where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Challenger School - Middlefield 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 - Middlefield compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenger School - Middlefield (this school) | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.3 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.5 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.7 |
| Greendell | — |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 8.5 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 6.4 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.5 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.8 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 7.2 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 8.5 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.0 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.8 |
| Addison Elementary | 8.1 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
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
- 358 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Address
- 3880 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Phone
- (650) 213-8245
- 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
3880 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Challenger School - Middlefield may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Fairmeadow Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, Palo Verde Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| The Girls' Middle School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,031
Median Home Value
$1,825,000
Median Rent
$2,710/mo
Population
47,123
College Educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
38.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Challenger School - Middlefield has a median household income of $148,031. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,825,000, with a median rent of $2,710/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Challenger School - Middlefield
What grades does Challenger School - Middlefield serve?
Challenger School - Middlefield serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Challenger School - Middlefield?
Challenger School - Middlefield has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Middlefield?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Middlefield is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Challenger School - Middlefield a private school?
Yes, Challenger School - Middlefield 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 (3,256/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Palo Alto). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 213-8245
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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