For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 5,727 students in Ector County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Ector County, TX are Idea Yukon College Preparatory, Compass Academy Charter School and Harmony Science Academy - Odessa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ector County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Ector County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ector County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 E Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 Billy Hext Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Grades: K-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Science Academy - Odessa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2755 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 363-6000
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 363-6000
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Grades: 6-8
| 1,369 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2419 N County Rd W Ste 100
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 614-1859
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 614-1859
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Yukon Academy
Charter School
7300 E Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Grades: K-5
| 717 students
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
Grades: PK
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Stem Academy
Charter School
4940 S Rd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Grades: K-12
| 743 students
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
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 337-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Richard Milburn Academy - Ector County (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 North Grandview
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 550-7833
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Utpb Stem Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4901 E University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Grades: K-12
| 763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ector County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ector County, TX include Idea Yukon College Preparatory, Compass Academy Charter School and Harmony Science Academy - Odessa.
How many public charter schools are located in Ector County?
8 public charter schools are located in Ector County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ector County?
Ector County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Ector County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Ector County include: Harmony Science Academy - Odessa vs. Compass Academy Charter School, Compass Academy Charter School vs. Harmony Science Academy - Odessa
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