Optimal Christian Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

1300 E Palmer St, Compton, CA

School Details

Students
191

Head of School
Ms. Carolyn Dowell

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

64.9%

Male

35.1%

Black

98.1%

Hispanic

1.9%

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This School’s Reviews

1.0 teacher

6/7/2022

Teachers are overworked and not supported. The loudest parents overrun the school and the principal doesn’t have the stomach to stand up to them because every dime counts. There is also some shady Business going on with money that is donated to the school.

4.0 parent

1/6/2015

Optimal Christian Academy is a great school. It offers low class sizes and lots of one on one time for teachers and students. The school administration highly encourages parents to get involved with their child's education on a daily basis. They have created an environment that allows parents and st...

4.0 parent

7/14/2013

Excellent teaching staff, but original owners in leadership children seem to be in charge and they are not very professional. I look over them and focus on the teachers. My children earned a great education at Optimal and now my grandchildren attend this school. This is the best school in this area....

4.0 parent

7/14/2013

Optimal Christian Academy is a great school, pre-school to 6th grade. This summer the teachers are really making it fun along with educatonal for our children. The head teachers have put together a great summer program for the K-6th students. My children love going to Optimal. The teachers are great...

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List Price Range

$475K - $1.2M

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Average Home Value

$638,474

Median Lot Size

5,662 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Household Income

$78,215

% of College Grads

9.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,225 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

74.4%

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Gonzales Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool

Wilson Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

South Park

Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

Sibrie Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails

Raymond Street Park

Baseball/Softball
Playground

Burrell McDonald Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails

Greenleaf Parkway

Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths

Ellerman Park

Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

Dr. Walter R. Tucker, Sr. Park

Basketball
Soccer
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