Berryessa

Preschool Eighth Grade
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7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Centrally located close to both major Silicon Valley businesses and residential neighborhoods and conveniently located between US 101 and I-880, Challenger’s Berryessa private school campus is a wonderful choice for discerning San Jose parents and students. You’ll be impressed by the camaraderie, communication, and teamwork between families and staff, newly-renovated buildings and office, and updated and safe playgrounds and track. We are an exclusively all-day PS–8 campus with Challenger’s California Region Office on site.

Berryessa Campus | Challenger School - Berryessa | Private School In San Jose, California

San Jose – Berryessa Preschool

Our exceptional preschool programs lay the foundation for our students’ future learning. Challenger preschoolers enjoy an effective mix of music, reading, math, art, drama, social relating time, science, and physical activities that aim to improve small and large motor skills. Your child will be provided a strong foundation academically and socially. With several preschool programs available year round, we have one that will fit your family’s schedule. Explore Our Preschool Curriculum
San Jose – Berryessa Preschool

San Jose – Berryessa Kindergarten

Challenger’s fun-filled kindergarten program engages students and develops their ability to stay on task in order to optimize their success. We’ve perfected the balance between play and learning so well that our kindergartners can’t tell the difference—it’s a seamless environment of learning and fun. Explore Our Kindergarten Curriculum
San Jose – Berryessa Kindergarten

San Jose – Berryessa Elementary School

Challenger's elementary students are taught to think critically. We inspire students to be independent, responsible individuals. With an engaging, value-based curriculum, Challenger prepares elementary students not only for higher education, but also for successful lives. Unmatched Academic Results
San Jose – Berryessa Elementary School
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Reviews

Rick T.
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19 May 2026
We cannot say enough good things about Miss Preeti and Miss Prerana in the D5 Pre-K class at Challenger School Berryessa! From day one, they have created an environment where our daughter genuinely thrives. Every single morning, she is incredibly happy and eager to head to school. What we love most is her enthusiasm when she gets home; she is always bursting with excitement to show us the academic work she completed and tell us all about what she learned. The academic strides she has made this year are remarkable, and it's entirely due to the perfect blend of structure and encouragement these teachers provide. We are so grateful for their dedication!
Stephany L.
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18 May 2026
Our experience with Challenger's Pre-K program has been amazing. In just one short year, our daughter has grown academically, built strong friendships, and blossomed into a confident young learner. Challenger has a reputation for a fast-paced curriculum, but our daughter has thrived on the challenge. This is largely thanks to the nurturing, structured environment created by Ms. Preeti and Ms. Prerana. They teach the children great habits, instill a sense of care for one another, and ensure everyone feels safe. It's clear they truly care about all of the kids. As parents, we love how patient and warm the teachers are. They regularly keep open communication during pick-up, making it easy to understand exactly how our child is progressing. On top of the academics, we have really enjoyed watching the kids sing and perform in the winter and spring showcases. It's been great seeing all of their confidence grow throughout the year. Challenger might not be for everyone, but it has been the perfect fit for our family so far. We highly recommend their pre-k program to any parent seeking the ideal balance of high academic standards and nurturing environment.
Amruta
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17 May 2026
We are very grateful to Miss Preeti and Miss Prerana for all their kindness, care, and support in the D5 Pre-K class at Challenger School Berryessa. They created a warm and positive learning environment where our daughter felt happy, comfortable, and excited to learn every day. We saw a huge improvement in our daughter throughout this school year, both academically and socially. She learned so much and gained a lot of confidence. Most importantly, she truly loved going to school every day, which says a lot about the teachers and the classroom environment. Thank you, Miss Preeti and Miss Prerana, for your patience, encouragement, and dedication. We really appreciate everything you did for our daughter this year.
Junchao F.
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12 May 2026
I highly recommend Miss Preeti and Miss Prerana for the D5 preschool program. Our son was four when he joined Pre-K, and at the time he was reluctant to speak English and had no experience in a large classroom setting. After just one year, he has become much more confident and has made great progress in reading, writing, and drawing. I especially appreciate the weekly "show and tell" sessions, which helped him develop his public speaking skills. Overall, we are very satisfied with the school and truly grateful for the excellent guidance and support provided by both teachers.
Yu Z.
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15 Aug 2025
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 our son’s life.

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