For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,039 students in Odessa, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Odessa, MO are Odessa High School, Odessa Middle School and Odessa Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odessa, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Odessa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Odessa, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odessa High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Odessa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Cox School Road
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Grades: 3-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Grades: K-2
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Odessa, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Odessa, MO include Odessa High School, Odessa Middle School and Odessa Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Odessa?
4 public schools are located in Odessa.
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa?
Odessa public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Odessa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Odessa include: Odessa Middle School vs. Odessa Upper Elementary School
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