As one of the few National Blue Ribbon Schools in the valley, Challenger Basic School serves more than 300 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the greater Gilbert area.
With a focus on academic excellence, this public charter school embraces a rigorous curriculum that helps many students learn one to two years ahead of their peers at other schools. As a result, students earn reading and math test scores that are nearly twice the state average, making the academic success at Challenger Basic quite exceptional.
The faculty focus on traditional whole-class instruction and follow both Spalding reading, with each classroom having its own library, and Saxon Math, where students learn through written work and oral math drills. In addition, students memorize and recite literature, whether prose or poetry, for an entire class once a month. They do this not only as a way to encourage deep learning of material but also as a way to improve memorization and social skills.
In addition to social studies and science, students also learn penmanship, citizenship and emotional intelligence. The core curriculum is complemented with art, music, physical education and computers.
Challenger Basic School also integrates enriching learning experiences such as Science Camp, and a calendar of events from Color Run fundraisers to field days in order to help students engage with one another and the community around them.
Challenger Basic School
School Details
Head of School
Brad Tobin
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
80%
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Math Proficiency
72%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
21
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Full Time Teachers
21
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
68%
State Average
31%
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Math
73%
State Average
44%
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Student Diversity
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Female
53.6%
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Male
46.4%
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White
82.5%
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Female
53.6%
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Male
46.4%
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Hispanic
12.4%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Public ES Teachers in Arizona
#15
Best Charter ES in Arizona
#15
Best Public ES in Arizona
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/18/2026
I love challenger. The teachers are great. Parent involvement is highly encouraged. The kids have always been friendly and rules are encouraged. The homework is on the heavy side but ive seen leaps and bounds in my kids work. Its always been open communication and if I ever needed to meet with my ki...
10/16/2020
Overall 5/5 for their culture, passion, curriculum, and focus on developing young minds. Definitely recommend to anyone considering putting their kids in this school.
6/4/2019
This school was a vast improvement from the local public school. The school make sure that children are working to their full potential without assigning excessive work. Great balance and excellent attention to creating a respectful and positive learning environment.
3/21/2019
We absolutely love Challenger Basic School! Their lovely campus is small and is one of many reasons why I love it! They have a top-notch curriculum and the teachers and staff truly love and care for each and every one of the students. In turn, my kids not only enjoy their experience and time here bu...
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Map
List Price Range
$366K - $2M
Homes For Sale
91
Average Home Value
$642,574
Median Lot Size
4,138 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Average Household Income
$129,780
% of College Grads
45.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,405 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
23.8%
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
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Freestone Park
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Greenfield Park
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Challenger Basic School is a charter school for students in grades K-6 located at 1315 N Greenfield Rd in Gilbert, AZ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 345 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Challenger Basic School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $642,574. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sun Valley High School, San Tan Charter School, Premier Prep Online Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenger Basic School.