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#381 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 12% of private schools

Optimal Christian Academy

Elementary School

1300 E. Palmer Street, Compton, CA 90221

Last updated: April 2026

Private

147

Students

8.4:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 8th

Grades Served

Top 12%

in CA

About Optimal Christian Academy

Optimal Christian Academy is an private elementary school in Compton, CA 90221. The school serves approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7/10, placing it in the 88th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 31 public schools in Compton, Optimal Christian Academy rates higher overall (6.7 vs 5.9 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Optimal Christian Academy compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Compton, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.4:1

This School

24.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

147

This School

413

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Optimal Christian Academy (this school)	—	147	8.4:1	6.7
Roosevelt Elementary	0.4 mi	539	25.7:1	5.7
Mayo Elementary	0.4 mi	436	27.2:1	4.6
Lifeline Education Charter	0.5 mi	691	21.6:1	8.2
Bridges Preparatory Academy	0.5 mi	134	33.5:1	4.5
Compton Virtual Academy	0.6 mi	1	1:1	6.7
Foster Elementary	0.7 mi	400	25:1	7.2
Emerson Elementary	0.9 mi	570	25.9:1	3.1
Kelly Elementary	1.0 mi	684	26.3:1	6.9
Whaley Middle	1.1 mi	480	24:1	5.1
Rosecrans Elementary	1.2 mi	469	27.6:1	4.4
Compton STEP	1.3 mi	15	15:1	6.7
Jefferson Elementary	1.3 mi	689	27.6:1	3.9
Dickison Elementary	1.4 mi	682	27.3:1	4.9
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary	1.5 mi	605	24.2:1	6.0
Davis Middle	1.5 mi	456	26.8:1	7.1
Clinton William Jefferson	1.5 mi	758	28.1:1	6.2
Thurgood Marshall	1.6 mi	31	10.3:1	7.8
Anderson Elementary	1.7 mi	464	27.3:1	5.2
Washington Elementary	1.8 mi	266	26.6:1	6.7
Bunche Middle	1.9 mi	314	20.9:1	7.1

Showing 20 of 31 schools. View all schools in Compton

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

A- 7.5 / 10

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Enrollment 147

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1300 E. Palmer Street, Compton, CA 90221

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
OPTIMAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Compton	0.0 mi	161	6.7
EPIPHANY ACADEMY Compton	0.1 mi	21	6.7
Compton Performing Arts Academy Compton	0.3 mi	50	6.7
Mayo Elementary Compton	0.4 mi	436	4.6
Roosevelt Elementary Compton	0.4 mi	539	5.7
OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Compton	0.4 mi	186	6.7
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Compton	0.4 mi	75	6.7
Lifeline Education Charter Compton	0.5 mi	691	8.2
Bridges Preparatory Academy Compton	0.5 mi	134	4.5
Eko Multi-Purpose Center Compton	0.5 mi	22	6.7
Compton Virtual Academy Compton	0.6 mi	1	6.7
Compton High Compton	0.7 mi	1,297	6.8
Foster Elementary Compton	0.7 mi	400	7.2
Emerson Elementary Compton	0.9 mi	570	3.1
Kelly Elementary Compton	1.0 mi	684	6.9
Helen Keller Elementary Lynwood	1.1 mi	434	4.7
Lynwood Academic Academy Lynwood	1.2 mi	65	5.0
Mark Twain Elementary Lynwood	1.2 mi	563	5.3
Lynwood High Lynwood	1.3 mi	1,882	4.7
Soleil Academy Charter Lynwood	1.3 mi	331	2.9

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School	Enrollment	Rating
Alvina Elementary Charter Caruthers, CA	176	6.7
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus Fullerton, CA	112	6.7
Carden Arbor View School Upland, CA	135	6.7
El Nido Elementary El Nido, CA	152	6.7
Elk Hills Elementary Tupman, CA	167	6.7
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Lake Forest, CA	178	6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Optimal Christian Academy

What grades does Optimal Christian Academy serve?

Optimal Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Optimal Christian Academy?

Optimal Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Optimal Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Optimal Christian Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Optimal Christian Academy rank in CA?

Optimal Christian Academy is ranked #381 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Optimal Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Optimal Christian Academy has a composite rating of 6.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Optimal Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Optimal Christian Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 147
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Los Angeles
Phone: (310) 603-0378
Data Year: 2025–2026

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