Welcome to the 4th Annual U.S. National Khanathalon! Get ready to compete with dedicated students and teachers from districts across the United States to level up skills and earn mastery crowns.
The Khanathalon will run from December 1 through January 16, 2026. Winners will be announced on January 21st!
The Challenges
The school with the highest percentage of students with 2+ skills leveled up to “Proficient” or “Mastered” per week will take home the crown. To qualify, schools must have a minimum of 30 active students per course and work on at least 2 skills per week. This year’s challenges are:
- Math Maestros – Grade-level mathematics
- SAT Stars: Math – SAT Math
- SAT Stars: Reading and Writing – SAT Reading and Writing
- SAT Sprinters: Math – Get Ready for SAT Math
- SAT Scholars: Reading & Writing – Get Ready for SAT Reading and Writing
- AI Explorers – District-level competition for the highest percentage of students using Khanmigo each week! (Ties broken by teacher usage.)
We will have an additional category this year – AI Explorers. In this category, the DISTRICTS will compete for the highest percentage of students actively using Khanmigo for the week. Ties will be broken by the highest percentage of teachers using Khanmigo for the week.
Resources
The materials below are designed to boost communication and engagement throughout the competition. Select what you need from the kits to support your community, and remember to check back here weekly to track your district’s progress!
2025-26 WINNERS
December 1 – January 16, 2026
Math Maestros 🏆
The school with the highest percent of students leveling up 2+ skills to ‘Proficient’ or ‘Mastered’ on grade level math will take home the trophy. Minimum of 2 skills worked on per week.
| DISTRICT | RANK |
| Rafael Hernandez School from Newark, NJ | 1 |
| Veterans Elementary School from Hobart, IN | 2 |
| First Avenue School from Newark, NJ | 3 |
| North Ranch Elementary School from Paradise Valley, AZ | 4 |
| Park Elementary from Newark, NJ Abington Avenue Elementary from Newark, NJ | 5 |
SAT Stars ⭐️
The school with the highest percent of students leveling up 2+ skills to ‘Proficient’ or ‘Mastered’ in SAT will take home the trophy. Minimum of 2 skills worked on per week and skills can be either ELA or Math.
Math
| DISTRICT | RANK |
| Cabell Midland High School from Cabell, WV | 1 |
| Central High from Providence Public Schools, RI | 2 |
| Huntington High School from Cabell, WV | 3 |
| Horizon High School from Orange County, FL | 4 |
| Lake Nona High School from Orange County, FL | 5 |
Reading/Writing
| DISTRICT | RANK |
| St Cloud High School from Osceola, FL | 1 |
| Cypress Creek High School from Orange County, FL | 2 |
| Jones High School from Orange County, FL | 3 |
| Professional and Technical High School from Osceola, FL | 4 |
| Dr. Phillips High School from Orange County, FL | 5 |
SAT Scholars: Reading and Writing
The school with the highest percent of students leveling up 2+ skills to ‘Proficient’ or ‘Mastered’ in Get Ready for SAT will take home the trophy. Minimum of 2 skills worked on per week.
| DISTRICT | RANK |
| Dr. Phillips High School from Orange County, FL | 1 |
| Horizon High School from Orange County, FL | 2 |
| East River High from Orange County, FL | 3 |
| Maynard Evans High from Orange County, FL | 4 |
| Celebration High School from Osceola, FL | 5 |
SAT Sprinters: Math
The school with the highest percent of students leveling up 2+ skills to ‘Proficient’ or ‘Mastered’ in Get Ready for SAT will take home the trophy. Minimum of 2 skills worked on per week.
| DISTRICT | RANK |
| Oak Ridge High School from Orange County, FL | 1 |
| Crescent City Jr-Sr High School from Putnam County, FL | 2 |
| Bridgeport Military Academy from Bridgeport, CT | 2 |
| Sport and Medical Sciences Academy from Hartford, CT | 4 |
| Kennelly School from Hartford, CT | 5 |
AI Explorers 💡
The DISTRICT with the highest percent of students actively using Khanmigo will take home the trophy.
| DISTRICT | RANK |
| School City of Hobart from Hobart, IN | 1 |
| Evans County, GA | 2 |
| PK Yonge from Gainesville, FL | 3 |
| Palm Beach, FL Paradise Valley, AZ | 4 |
| Hanover Community Schools from Cedar Lake, IN Apache Junction from Apache Junction, AZ | 5 |
Prizes
The top five schools in each category will win:
- Banner to display proudly
- Gift cards to the Khan Academy merch store
- Snack packs or a pizza party for staff
- Certificates or digital badges for all participating students and teachers
The top districts will receive:
- District Champion Recognition – Spotlighted across Khan Academy’s communications as a model of excellence in learning engagement.
- Feature in Sal’s quarterly newsletter and a blog post highlighting your district’s success.
- And, of course, the grand prize — a virtual visit with Sal Khan!
