Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Optimal Learning School
About the School
- Optimal Learning School in Germantown, MD, serves 40 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a suburban community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teachers supporting early childhood and day care programs.
- The student body is 76% students of color, reflecting diversity within this nonsectarian early learning program.
- The school enrolls 20 students in kindergarten and first grade, focusing on foundational early education.
- Located near Germantown, Optimal Learning School offers an early childhood program distinct from nearby Montessori and country day schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Optimal Learning School?
The application deadline for Optimal Learning School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Optimal Learning School is Living Grace Christian School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Georgetown Hill Early School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Boyds Country Day School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12417 Deoudes Rd
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 972-5982
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
22010 Frederick Road
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 540-1231
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19921 Frederick Rd.
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Montessori School
13100 Diamond Hill Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-1 | 117 students
Specialized Curriculum
10001 Apple Ridge Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 182 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
20300 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 840-9830
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
7503 Muncaster Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
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9075 Comprint Ct
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-2300
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-1 | 117 students
Specialized Curriculum
10001 Apple Ridge Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 182 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
20300 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 840-9830
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
18901 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
20501 Goshen Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 990-2088
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 8
15601 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-3728
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12417 Deoudes Rd
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 972-5982
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
22010 Frederick Road
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 540-1231
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19921 Frederick Rd.
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Montessori School
13100 Diamond Hill Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19780 Crystal Rock Dr.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 515-2700
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(571) 367-4100
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Willard Middle School
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40915 Braddock Road
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4040
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4040
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(Math: 87%)
41135 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4120
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4120
9237.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
41125 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4130
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4130
9237.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Goshen Post Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
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Rank:
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24945 Lobo Drive
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(571) 367-4030
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4030
9237.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
School Reviews
5 1/19/2024
I highly recommend and endorse The Optimal Learning Center-Sally Ride. Our 4 year old son attended the school. His and our experience with the school was absolutely amazing. The management and teachers were very kind, accommodating, and very qualified. Our son flourished as a result of attending this school. His social, communication, and behaviors greatly improved. We appreciated the updates, videos, and pictures throughout the day. Additionally, the teachers and the director communicated openly with us regarding our son and addressed our questions and concerns. My biggest regret is that I didn't know about Optimal Learning Center earlier so I could enroll my son sooner. I think this place is the area's best-kept secret in terms of childcare/school. I only wish that more childcare centers followed the same model and culture as The Optimal Learning Center.
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