Challenger School - Berryessa — Local services in San Jose

A Truly Enriching Experience at Challenger School - Berryessa Campus

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of the Challenger School community. It’s more than a school — it’s a place where our children are nurtured, challenged, and celebrated every day.

Our younger daughter is in Pre-K with Ms. Prerna and Ms. Cici, whose warmth and structure have helped her grow into a confident and enthusiastic learner. She looks forward to school every morning — a true testament to the care she receives.

Her journey began in Preschool with Ms. Khushali and Ms. Sarah, who made the transition into school life smooth, loving, and joyful.

Our older daughter has also thrived at Challenger. In 1st Grade, Ms. Nikolas brought such thoughtful energy and laid a strong academic foundation. Now in 2nd Grade, Mr. Arthur continues to inspire her curiosity and love for learning. His ability to connect with and empower students is remarkable.

We deeply appreciate Ms. Avalos, the Elementary Program Director, for her kind and encouraging leadership. She treats every child with care and fosters a truly inclusive environment.

The communication between teachers and parents is exceptional — frequent, and personal. It makes us feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Seasonal events like the Spring and Winter performances give students the chance to shine and build confidence. Seeing our girls express themselves with pride and joy has been a heartwarming experience.

The classrooms are filled with positivity, balancing academics with creativity and fun. Our daughters are thriving — and as parents, that means everything.

We can’t thank the staff and teachers at Challenger enough. They don’t just teach — they truly care, uplift, and believe in...

We love Challenger Berryessa for our daughter who has been into the preschool program: preschool and currently in pre-K on the path to join Kindergarten this Fall. In the last two years, It's a rewarding experience to see her grow into a confident, curious, and a happy child. Challenger offers curriculum focused on providing solid foundation into reading/ math/ and logic. My daughter has been reading fluently and developed penmanship skills before she turned 5 years old. Though every child is different, I believe it was Challenger's structured well rounded curriculum along with a loving/ nurturing environment has been the key to this outcome.

The management esp. program director, Ms. Anna Alvarado alongside the administration is very proactive in communication and establish guidelines keeping the kids safe. A special mention to the teachers Ms. Kristina and Ms. Romina (both from the pre-K), who are not only well qualified but love what they teach. We are delighted to have found Challenger Berryessa...

We are incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Sarah and Ms. Khushali as our son’s Pre-K teachers. Their warmth, patience, and genuine care embody the nurturing every young child deserves. Our son looks forward to school each morning and always comes home happy and excited.

They skillfully balance Challenger’s high academic standards with love and understanding, guiding their students with kindness and encouragement. Their attentiveness is truly remarkable — noticing everything from our son’s health and daily mood to his social skills, learning progress, and even reminding him to drink water. The detailed daily feedback they provide is invaluable to our family.

Because of their dedication, our son’s reading, math, and logical thinking skills have flourished. As parents, we couldn’t be more grateful for their exceptional commitment and the positive impact they have made on...