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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
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Challenger School - Middlefield
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Challenger School - Middlefield
Challenger School - Middlefield is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Challenger School - Middlefield serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17:1 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 - Middlefield 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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Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenger School - Middlefield (this school) | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Greendell | — |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| 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?
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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 9.2/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Palo Verde Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, Fairmeadow Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 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 | 9.2 |
| 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 | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| 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 | 9.0 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| 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
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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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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 County
- Phone
- (650) 213-8245
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