Top 10 Best Ector County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 35,238 students in Ector County, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 766 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ector County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Ector County, TX are El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Odessa Collegiate Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ector County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ector County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ector County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
El Magnet At Hays
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Odessa Collegiate Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5530 Billy Hext Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Grades: K-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: #55.
Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Utpb Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4901 E University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Grades: K-12
| 763 students
Rank: #99.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9400 Rainbow Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Grades: K-5
| 779 students
Rank: #1111.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 W 19th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
Lee Buice Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 E 87th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Grades: K-5
| 837 students
Rank: #1313.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Lynbrook Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1414.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 W 8th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1515.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Grades: 6-8
| 1,429 students
Rank: #1717.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1818.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Disney St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1919.
Harmony Science - Odessa
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2755 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 363-6000
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: #2020.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Amber Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #2121.
Murry Fly Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11688 Westview
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #2222.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E 37th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2323.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #2424.
Permian High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 E 42nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0039
Grades: 8-12
| 3,734 students
Rank: #2525.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Dawn Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 N Everglade Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2828.
Edward K Downing Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 N Knox Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Grades: K-5
| 833 students
Rank: #2929.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Grades: 6-8
| 1,250 students
Rank: #3030.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Grades: 6-8
| 1,351 students
Rank: #3131.
Odessa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 N Dotsy
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0029
Grades: 8-12
| 3,914 students
Rank: #3232.
El Magnet At Blackshear
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #3333.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #3434.
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 W Sycamore Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #3535.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 52nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
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Ector County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
2525 North Grandview
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ector County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Ector County, TX include El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Odessa Collegiate Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Ector County, TX?
51 public schools are located in Ector County, TX.
What percentage of students in Ector County, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ector County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ector County, TX?
Ector County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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