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
15:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
52%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
24
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Full Time Teachers
24
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Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
45%
State Average
31%
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Math
17%
State Average
44%
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.4%
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Female
49.6%
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White
53.2%
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Male
50.4%
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Female
49.6%
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Economically disadvantaged
38.8%
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Hispanic
25.9%
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Asian
7.7%
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Limited English proficient
7.2%
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Black
6.9%
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Two or more races
5.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/31/2018
My child came in for testing and told teacher she is hurting while testing and the teacher disregarded her. Then the results came in they told me that my child is not teaching material and said for her to come to their school she needs to fail a year to get in to the school. I thought wow judge a child by one test immediately is not fair. They should have accepted her and taught her and check if they are teachable children before judging a book by the cover. All kids are smart no matter what and they need to boost a child to read better and they said they are really good on teaching but they never tried to teach my child and i heard they fail many kids if they did not do well on AZMerits Exam.. Sad school if you ask me.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/30/2026
Such an amazing person great teacher and an amazing experience learning about this school
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...
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Map
List Price Range
$295K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
228
Average Home Value
$538,309
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
2,236 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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Parks in this Area
Oasis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Thunderbird Paseo Park
- Basketball
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- Disc Golf
Apache Park
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- 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
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- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Skunk Creek Linear Park
- Bike Trails
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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 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% 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 $538,309. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deer Valley Academy, Jefferson Preparatory High School, Intelli-School Glendale, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenge Charter School.