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 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Ector County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
The Stem Academy
Charter School
4940 S Rd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Ector County 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 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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