Founded in 1996 by Greg and Pam Miller with a goal to put students first, Challenge Charter School is a tuition-free school that serves Kindergarten to 6th grade in the city of Glendale, AZ. With a student population of about 460, this school is a National Blue Ribbon school and has been recognized for its academic excellence.
The tagline, “Community of Unity” reflects the school’s commitment to collaboration and inclusion.
The Challenge Charter School has a strong academic reputation. 67% of students performed at or above the statewide average for math, while 76% of students performed at or above the statewide average for reading. According to parent testimonials, the Challenge Charter School offers a very active, hands-on teaching style that allows students to be fully engaged in their education.
The school is also the first TechSmart Kids coding school in the entire state of Arizona. This means that students are able to receive multiple hands-on computer science coding lessons each week. The purpose of this program is not only to give students more technology-based knowledge, but also to give them lessons in problem-solving and logic.
In addition, the Challenge Charter School aims to create an environment where all students and their respective learning styles are incorporated into a setting where the goal is for students to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Challenge Charter School
Charter Elementary School
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Grade K-6
5801 W Greenbriar Dr,
Glendale, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Principal Wendy Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
17%
State Average
44%
Science
45%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
55%
Hispanic
23.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
4.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/16/2025
Challenge Charter School has changed my life. I am honored to be apart of such a wonderful community. If anyone is looking for an elementary school, I immediately tell them to come to challenge.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2025
As a parent of two students that attend CCS, I am always recommending CCS to families. CCS always teaches high level academics and pushes their students to be the best they can be. I also love their attention to civil duties and core virtues as this is something very important to our home values. CC...
7/31/2025
My children thrive at this school. Many types of learners succeed here- which I’ve personally witnessed within my own family. The teachers know every single name and there is love radiating on this campus. I recommend this school to anyone looking for something outside of a big box public school- CC...
5/11/2025
I have been teaching for 17 years. For seven years I taught in private schools, charter schools and in the Roosevelt District for 10 years. Challenge Charter School is different for all the positive reasons. Students are expected to learn, and have a high bar set for their learning. This is my first...
4/26/2025
Challenge Charter School is a great school! As a second career teacher, Challenge is not only well managed but is an even better school. I only wish I had known about Challenge when my children were in grade school. They treat their teachers as professionals and provide the best education to all the...
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Map
List Price Range
$300K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
194
Average Home Value
$541,487
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$116,179
% of College Grads
35.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,260 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 5th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Oasis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Thunderbird Paseo Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Apache Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Thunderbird Reservoir Park
Country Gables Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Greenbriar Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Rio Vista Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Kings Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Skunk Creek Linear Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Sun City
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North Deer Valley
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Challenge Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-6 located at 5801 W Greenbriar Dr in Glendale, AZ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 0:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Challenge Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $541,487. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deer Valley Academy, Intelli-School Glendale, Desert Heights Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenge Charter School.