Dream Center Academy

2301 Bellevue Ave Los Angeles, CA 90026
www.dreamcenter.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Dream Center Academy Photo #1 - Students attending a student leadership development course in the Inyo National Forest.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Dream Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polo shirt & Khaki pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Scholarships available. Students are not turned away due to finances.
% on Financial Aid
99%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$10 million

School Notes

  • The DCA is an alternative, private Christian school designed for students who have been unsuccessful in the traditional classroom setting.
  • Our goal is to provide a safe, loving environment for students to grow and excel in their academic and spiritual lives.In many ways the DCA is similar to a typical private school, in that we provide high academic and moral standards, physically and emotionally safe environment, personalized attention and tutoring, and a low teacher to student ratio.In other ways the DCA is unlike any other private school in the nation.
  • The DCA believes that an affordable quality education should be available to everyone.
  • Additionally, the DCA created “Life-Prep” curriculum to ensure student success outside of the classroom.
  • This curriculum includes: Job/Life Skills and Leadership Development for each student – including regular experiential Outdoor Adventures.The DCA is accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and is a Candidate for accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.- See more at: http://www.dreamcenteracademy.org.
  • The DCA is an alternative, private Christian school designed for students who have been unsuccessful in the traditional classroom setting.
  • Our goal is to provide a safe, loving environment for students to grow and excel in their academic and spiritual lives.In many ways the DCA is similar to a typical private school, in that we provide high academic and moral standards, physically and emotionally safe environment, personalized attention and tutoring, and a low teacher to student ratio.In other ways the DCA is unlike any other private school in the nation.
  • The DCA believes that an affordable quality education should be available to everyone.
  • Additionally, the DCA created “Life-Prep” curriculum to ensure student success outside of the classroom.
  • This curriculum includes: Job/Life Skills and Leadership Development for each student – including regular experiential Outdoor Adventures.The DCA is accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and is a Candidate for accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.- See more at: http://www.dreamcenteracademy.org.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Dream Center Academy?
The application deadline for Dream Center Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,430 for elementary schools and $25,856 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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