For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 36,855 students in Odessa, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 718 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Odessa, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Odessa, TX are El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odessa, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Odessa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Odessa, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
El Magnet At Hays
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 E Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 W 19th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 Lynbrook Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 8-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 W 8th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Compass Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 Billy Hext Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Gr: K-12 | 1,448 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony Science Academy - Odessa
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2755 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 363-6000
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 363-6000
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Lee Buice Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 87th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Gr: K-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Rainbow Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Gr: K-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Permian Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Murry Fly Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11688 Westview
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Gr: PK-5 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 N Everglade Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Dawn Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Disney St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Amber Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
El Magnet At Blackshear
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Newcomb Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2225 W Sycamore Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 52nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E 37th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Pease Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W 22nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1179
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1179
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Odessa, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 North Grandview
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Utpb Stem Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4901 E University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Gr: K-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Odessa, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Odessa, TX include El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Odessa?
51 public schools are located in Odessa.
What percentage of students in Odessa go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Odessa are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa?
Odessa public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Odessa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Odessa include: Odessa High School vs. Permian High School, Permian High School vs. Odessa High School, Bowie Middle School vs. Nimitz Middle School
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