Optimal Christian Academy is a great school! The parents and staff work together on keeping the children safe and focused. Some people base their opinions on personal experiences with staff. But I do feel that if the School gave a little (staff support) more it would increase in numbers!
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Posted by a other on 09/21/09
I just enrolled my two kids in the pre-school department.I was intrested in a school like this. I really like the school and the teachers, I think that this is the best school I could find in this enviroment. The only down part I'd like to admit is that is rather expensive for a low income family like
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
I am writing because I don't feel that enough parents take the time to comment on particular concerns when things are going well. We all encounter some problems, but overall we focus on the child receiving a quality, Christian based education. The teachers really concern themselves with the well
... Read more being of their students. They intervene in every aspect with continual parent contact. Optimal is not perfect, but Optimal is striving for perfection. Optimal has teachers and staff who take extra time to involve themselves in the total care of the children at school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/02/09
I must say the great reputation that the school once had is no longer the case hence the leadership has been passed on to the original leadership's children. The school has gone from great to just plain fair. My child was enrolled at this school during the new millenium and preschool department has
... Read more no clue of developmentally appropriate practices for young children. In fact their are clueless. Not to mention the environment was never friendly and welcoming. The preschool teachers seem really disconnected from the children. I had a terrible experience at this school and would not recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/09
My child has attended Optimal for 4 years now and I have no compliants. I believe that Optimal is giving my child a Biblical and educational experience. In this day and time when so many young people are growing up in areas where schools could care less and knowing that Optimal is giving every oppertunity
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
Optimal is a great school. The Principal and teachers are the best. My deepest concern is, the office staff is not always friendly. The Principal and Teachers make up for the unkindlyness the office shows to the parents at times. Also, kudos to the principal for stepping in to teach the Language
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/09
Optimal is a great school. The Principal and teachers are the best. My deepest concern is, the office staff is not always friendly. The Principal and Teachers make up for the unkindlyness the office shows to the parents at times. Also, kodos to the principal for stepping in to teach the Language
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/09
My son has attended Optimal for the past two years and has learned so much. While car pooling the other day, a co-worker commented on his verbal and reading skills. A friend of hers is also five and is just learning colors. For him to attend I must drive every morning from Inglewood to Compton and
... Read more then to Downtown Los Angeles. It is over an hour of street travel each day. This is a small price to pay, for the education he is receiving. Great Job Optimal, keep up the great job you are doing. Happy and Proud Father Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/09
Several of my children have graduated from Optimal Christian Academy. I was very pleased with the academic program as well as the family atmosphere. I would highly recommend this school to any parent.
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Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
My daughter is now a senior in high school and preparing to soon graduate after attending Optimal for 9 years. I have nothing but positive things to say about the school and its leadership. Initially I was reluctant at my child attending school at such a young age but she adjusted and too loved the
... Read more school it was like home away from home. Ehe children there are treated as if they were their own. I will always be grateful to the schools curriculum in a christian atmosphere. Read less
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Compton schools — Optimal Christian Academy is located at 1300 E Palmer St, Compton CA 90221. 1300 E Palmer St is in the 90221 ZIP code in Compton, CA Optimal Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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