For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 8,755 students in Odessa, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Odessa, TX are El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odessa, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Odessa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Odessa, TX (2026-27)
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 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
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 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
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 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
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-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
El Magnet At Zavala
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Clifford St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1239
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1239
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 W 16th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1309
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1309
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
600 College Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1069
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1069
Gr: PK | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Lettie Lee
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1159
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1159
Gr: PK-K | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
The Odessa Y Learning Center
Charter School
1111 Pagewood
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 362-4301
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 362-4301
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School For Deaf
Special Education School
1301 N Dotsy Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(915) 456-1919
Odessa, TX 79760
(915) 456-1919
Gr: PK
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 preschools in Odessa, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Odessa, TX include El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Odessa?
17 public preschools are located in Odessa.
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa?
Odessa public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Odessa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Odessa include: Cameron Dual Language Magnet vs. Austin Montessori Magnet, El Magnet At Hays vs. Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School, Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School vs. El Magnet At Hays
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