Education

We learned a long time ago how valuable a solid educational system can be to thriving communities. From Pre-K all the way through specialized graduate degree programs, Odessa is the head of its educational class.

 

Public Schools

 

Public Schools Total Enrollment:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
Early Eduction (3-4 years old) 3     696
Elementary (k-6) 26 15,450
Junior High School 6 5,821
High School (10-12) Career Center 3 5,177

 

Private/Charter Schools

 

Private/Parochial Schools:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
Private/Parochial (k-12 at selected schools) 6 549

 

Charter Schools:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
High School 9-12 1 186

 

Colleges and Universities

 

College/Universities: Enrollment
Odessa College 4,975
   
University of Texas Permian Basin 3,480
   
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:             
School of Nursing:  
     Undergraduate Students 45
     Graduate Students 45
School Of Medicine:                                                      79
School of Allied Health:  
     Physical Therapy Students 45
Enrollment Figures: 2006-2007 School Year