Olive Crest Academy (Closed 2025)

2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865

Olive Crest Academy is a non-public, non-profit special education school serving special education students, grades K-12, in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

OCA is dedicated to meeting the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of exceptional students through individualized and innovative educational programs.

This includes the mastery of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, social skills, vocational skills, and the development of independence, mutual respect, feelings of self-worth and confidence.

The essence of the philosophy lies in the belief that growth is facilitated through human interaction between child, parent, and staff.

We believe that personal growth and love of learning should be nurtured as a lifelong process.

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

136 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

74%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

written dress code available

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lisa Shea

School Notes

Students are placed at Olive Crest Academy through the IEP process of their local school district.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Olive Crest Academy?

The acceptance rate of Olive Crest Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

When is the application deadline for Olive Crest Academy?

The application deadline for Olive Crest Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

People that viewed Olive Crest Academy also viewed these schools: Orange Lutheran High School, Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills, Anaheim Discovery Christian School, Calvary Chapel Anaheim School and Blind Children's Learning Center.

The nearest high school to Olive Crest Academy is International School Of Los Angeles-burbank (0.7 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul's Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)

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