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Challenger School - Shawnee
Elementary School
500 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, CA 95123
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Challenger School - Shawnee
Elementary School in San Jose · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Calero High
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About Challenger School - Shawnee
Challenger School - Shawnee is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. Challenger School - Shawnee serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.9:1 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 - Shawnee 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 - Shawnee compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Challenger School - Shawnee (this school) | — |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | 8.8 |
| Indigo | 7.5 |
| Frost (Earl) Elementary | 6.7 |
| Oak Ridge Elementary | 7.4 |
| Sakamoto Elementary | 6.8 |
| Discovery Charter II | 7.0 |
| Del Roble Elementary | 7.4 |
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary | 4.1 |
| Allen at Steinbeck | 4.2 |
| Hayes Elementary | 5.2 |
| Taylor (Bertha) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Graystone Elementary | 9.1 |
| Bret Harte Middle | 9.0 |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | 7.1 |
| Davis (Caroline) Intermediate | 4.9 |
| Parkview Elementary | 4.3 |
| Edenvale Elementary | 3.5 |
| Liberty Alternative | 4.2 |
| Rachel Carson Elementary | 4.5 |
| Simonds Elementary | 7.5 |
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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
- 237 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Address
- 500 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, CA 95123
- Phone
- (408) 365-9298
- 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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Location
500 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, CA 95123
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Challenger School - Shawnee may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Indigo (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is Oak Ridge Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, Del Roble Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Calero High San Jose | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Indigo San Jose | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Frost (Earl) Elementary San Jose | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Phoenix High San Jose | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Santa Teresa High San Jose | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| APOSTLES LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Jose | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Apostles Lutheran San Jose | 0.5 mi | — |
| Sakamoto Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Oak Ridge Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Discovery Charter II San Jose | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Del Roble Elementary San Jose | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Summit Public School: Tahoma San Jose | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| KINSHIP ACADEMY San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| Oak Grove High San Jose | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Peach Blossom School San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Hayes Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| ACTION DAY PRIMARY PLUS ALLEN SCHOOL San Jose | 1.3 mi | 2.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95123 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$136,364
Median Home Value
$1,108,100
Median Rent
$2,953/mo
Population
70,279
College Educated
44.8%
Homeownership
60.3%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
37.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Challenger School - Shawnee
What grades does Challenger School - Shawnee serve?
Challenger School - Shawnee serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Challenger School - Shawnee?
Challenger School - Shawnee has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Shawnee?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger School - Shawnee is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Challenger School - Shawnee a private school?
Yes, Challenger School - Shawnee 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 365-9298
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