Optimal Christian Academy (2025-26 Profile)

1300 E Palmer St
Compton, CA 90221

Optimal Child Development is a non-profit organization licensed by the State of California, providing quality child care for the children ages 2 through 4 years 9 months.

Optimal Christian Academy is an accredited private, co-educational facility providing quality education for students K-4th and middle school 5th-8th.

Optimal Child Development Center/Christian Academy are operated by the Board of Directors of Optimal Schools.

Optimal Schools admit students of any Race, Color, Nationality or Ethnic Origin.

All Rights, Privileges, Programs and Activites are availablle to all students of Optimal Child Development Center/Christian Academy.

Optimal Schools do not discriminate on the basis of Race, Sex, Color, National or Ethnic Origin in the admission of it's Educational Policies, Athletics, Admissions and School Administered Programs.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 231 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

231 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Optimal Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Optimal Child Development is a non-profit organization licensed by the State of California, providing quality child care for the children ages 2 through 4 years 9 months. Optimal Christian Academy is an accredited private, co-educational facility providing quality education for students K-4th and middle school 5th-8th. Optimal Child Development Center/Christian Academy are operated by the Board of Directors of Optimal Schools. Optimal Schools admit students of any Race, Color, Nationality or Ethnic Origin. All Rights, Privileges, Programs and Activites are availablle to all students of Optimal Child Development Center/Christian Academy. Optimal Schools do not discriminate on the basis of Race, Sex, Color, National or Ethnic Origin in the admission of it's Educational Policies, Athletics, Admissions and School Administered Programs.

Source: Verified school update

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