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Optimal Christian Academy

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 (2026)

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

Top Rankings

Optimal Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

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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Optimal Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like First Christian New Life Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Optimal Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Optimal Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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