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Optimal Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

Compton, CA

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1300 E Palmer St, Compton, CA 90221

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Compton
  • Serving families in Compton since at least 2011

Optimal Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Compton, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 145 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
145
Teachers
12.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 83 girls, 62 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Christian elementary schools in California (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 60% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    236’11–12173’13–14191’15–16169’17–18156’19–20161’21–22145’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K32
    132
    212
    318
    418
    511
    610
    73
    89

    Student body

    Black98%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

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    Questions about Optimal Christian Academy

    What grades does Optimal Christian Academy serve?

    Optimal Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Optimal Christian Academy?

    About 145 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Optimal Christian Academy?

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