Optimal Learning School in Germantown, MD, serves 40 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teachers supporting early childhood and day care programs.
The student body is 76% students of color, reflecting diversity within this nonsectarian early learning program.
The school enrolls 20 students in kindergarten and first grade, focusing on foundational early education.
Located near Germantown, Optimal Learning School offers an early childhood program distinct from nearby Montessori and country day schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Optimal Learning School?
The application deadline for Optimal Learning School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Optimal Learning School is Living Grace Christian School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Georgetown Hill Early School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Boyds Country Day School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boyds Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
12417 Deoudes Rd
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 972-5982
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 972-5982
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
22010 Frederick Road
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 540-1231
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 540-1231
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Germantown KinderCare ![Germantown KinderCare Photo - Center Front]( "Germantown KinderCare Photo - Center Front")
Daycare / Preschool
19921 Frederick Rd.
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Children's Manor Montessori School
Montessori School
13100 Diamond Hill Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 528-6110
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Georgetown Hill Early School
Special Program Emphasis
10001 Apple Ridge Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
2.2 miles
Gr: K-1 | 117 students
School Reviews
5 1/19/2024
I highly recommend and endorse The Optimal Learning Center-Sally Ride. Our 4 year old son attended the school. His and our experience with the school was absolutely amazing. The management and teachers were very kind, accommodating, and very qualified. Our son flourished as a result of attending this school. His social, communication, and behaviors greatly improved. We appreciated the updates, videos, and pictures throughout the day. Additionally, the teachers and the director communicated openly with us regarding our son and addressed our questions and concerns. My biggest regret is that I didn't know about Optimal Learning Center earlier so I could enroll my son sooner. I think this place is the area's best-kept secret in terms of childcare/school. I only wish that more childcare centers followed the same model and culture as The Optimal Learning Center.
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