Challenger Basic School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85234 · Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886)
#4 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#418 of 50,301 nationally
About Challenger Basic School
Challenger Basic School is a charter elementary located in Gilbert, in the Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 274 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 4th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 274.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Challenger Basic School ranks 1st of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Challenger Basic School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Challenger Basic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pioneer Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
310 students · 294 m away
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 493 m away
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 6–12
540 students · 543 m away
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
506 students · 1.6 km away
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students · 1.7 km away
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
889 students · 2.4 km away
Franklin Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
288 students · 2.4 km away
Greenfield Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
919 students · 2.6 km away
Patterson Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
518 students · 2.6 km away
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Challenger Basic School a good school?
Challenger Basic School has a Success Index (US) of 91.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Challenger Basic School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Basic School ranks #4 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #418 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Challenger Basic School?
Challenger Basic School had 274 students in 2025.
Is Challenger Basic School a elementary school or a high school?
Challenger Basic School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Challenger Basic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Challenger Basic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.