The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District

1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326-9215
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,091 students in The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,649 Schools
# Students
3,091 Students
756,988 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
44,240 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#210 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
34%
44%
40%
31%
24%
(21-22)
≥95%
77%
(2022-23)
37.1%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
53%
48%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
31%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,612 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 54% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,118
$11,558
Spending / Student
$8,612
$11,459

Best The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 N Sienna Hills Pkwy
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 444-9654
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6500 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-3111
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Gr: 6-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,091 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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