Public schools in Odessa, TX
55 open public schools with an address in Odessa, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
55
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
37,450
50 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
12
11 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Odessa public schools
The federal directory lists 55 public schools in Odessa, TX: 29 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high, 8 combined or other. The 50 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 37,450 students, an average of 749 per school. The largest campus is Permian H S (4,138 students), and the largest elementary school is Murry Fly El (1,091).
Ector County ISD operates the most schools here (45), plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 12 charter schools, 11 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Odessa
Ector County ISD
Public school district
45 schools in Odessa
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
4 schools in Odessa · 127 total
Harmony Public Schools - West Texas
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Odessa · 8 total
Compass Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Odessa
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Odessa · 50 total
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Odessa · 9 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Odessa · 42 total
Elementary schools in Odessa
29| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Montessori Magnet Ector County ISD · Magnet | PK–06 | 550 | 19.1:1 | |
| Barbara Jordan El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 807 | 21.2:1 | |
| Blanton El Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 510 | 20.4:1 | |
| Burnet El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 325 | 18.8:1 | |
| Cameron Dual Language Magnet Ector County ISD · Magnet | PK–06 | 644 | 22.3:1 | |
| Dowling El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 712 | 24.3:1 | |
| Edward K Downing El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 834 | 22.1:1 | |
| El Magnet at Blackshear Ector County ISD · Magnet | KG–05 | 715 | 22:1 | |
| El Magnet at Hays Ector County ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 511 | 22.2:1 | |
| El Magnet at Milam El Ector County ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 583 | 16.8:1 | |
| El Magnet at Reagan El Ector County ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 685 | 22.1:1 | |
| El Magnet at Zavala Ector County ISD · Magnet | KG–05 | 726 | 21.3:1 | |
| G E 'Buddy' West El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 780 | 19.9:1 | |
| Gale Pond Alamo El Ector County ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 352 | 15:1 | |
| Goliad El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 565 | 17.8:1 | |
| Gonzales El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 424 | 17.9:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Odessa Harmony Public Schools - West Texas · Charter | KG–08 | 541 | 17.7:1 | |
| IDEA Lopez Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–02 | — | — | |
| IDEA Yukon Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 736 | 22:1 | |
| Ireland El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 431 | 18.7:1 | |
| L B Johnson El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 475 | 20.5:1 | |
| Lauro Cavazos El Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 614 | 22.7:1 | |
| Lee Buice El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 844 | 20.8:1 | |
| Murry Fly El Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 1,091 | 22:1 | |
| Noel El Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 501 | 19.8:1 | |
| Pease El Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 621 | 21.5:1 | |
| Ross El Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 512 | 17.3:1 | |
| Sam Houston El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 450 | 19.2:1 | |
| San Jacinto El Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 656 | 21.2:1 |
Middle schools in Odessa
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham Middle Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 835 | 16.6:1 | |
| Bowie Middle Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 874 | 15.5:1 | |
| Crockett Middle Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,181 | 18.9:1 | |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,272 | 18.7:1 | |
| IDEA Lopez College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–06 | — | — | |
| IDEA Yukon College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–10 | 503 | 18.1:1 | |
| Nimitz Middle Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,310 | 19.9:1 | |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,227 | 18.7:1 |
High schools in Odessa
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Ed Ctr Ector County ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 85 | 11.1:1 | |
| Ector Co Youth Ctr Ector County ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 14 | 6.6:1 | |
| George H W Bush New Tech Odessa Ector County ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 414 | 11.2:1 | |
| Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S Ector County ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 418 | 24.2:1 | |
| Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S Ector County ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 476 | 25.3:1 | |
| Odessa H S Ector County ISD | 09–12 | 3,814 | 17.8:1 | |
| Permian H S Ector County ISD | 09–12 | 4,138 | 19.8:1 | |
| Premier H S Odessa Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 99 | 30:1 | |
| Richard Milburn Academy Odessa Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 350 | 50.7:1 | |
| Texasworks - Odessa Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Odessa
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Early Education Center Ector County ISD | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Carver Early Ee-Kg Ector County ISD | PK–PK | 385 | 34.2:1 | |
| Compass Academy Charter School Compass Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 1,558 | 17:1 | |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Odessa Harmony Public Schools - West Texas · Charter | PK–09 | — | — | |
| Lamar Early Ee-Kg Ector County ISD | PK–PK | 338 | 27.8:1 | |
| Reg Day School for Deaf Ector County ISD | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| The Odessa Y Learning Center Ector County ISD · Charter | PK–PK | 209 | 23.1:1 | |
| The STEM Academy Ector County ISD · Charter | KG–12 | 755 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.7%
- Hispanic79.1%
- Black3.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 49 Odessa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (37,450 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Odessa
How many public schools are in Odessa, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 55 open public schools with a location address in Odessa: 29 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 37,450 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Odessa?
Schools with an address in Odessa belong to 7 education agencies, led by Ector County ISD (45 schools), IDEA Public Schools (4 schools), Harmony Public Schools - West Texas (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Odessa?
Permian H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Odessa, with 4,138 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Odessa?
Yes. 12 of the 55 public schools in Odessa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Compass Academy Charter School, Harmony School of Innovation - Odessa, Harmony Science Academy - Odessa. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Odessa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Odessa public schools is 19.9:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Odessa guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities