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:      28,439
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
Early Eduction (3-4 years old) 3     1,298
Elementary (K-6) 26   16,024
Junior High School 6    6,068
High School (10-12) Career Center 3   5,049

 2011-2012 School Year

Private/Charter Schools

 

Private/Parochial Schools:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
Private/Parochial (k-12 at selected schools)     6 742

 

Charter Schools:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
K-2nd 1 250
K-8th 1 306
High School 9-12 1 291

 2011-2012 School Year

Colleges and Universities

 

College/Universities: Enrollment
Odessa College 5,159
   
University of Texas Permian Basin 3,824
   
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:             
School of Nursing:  
     Undergraduate Students 63
     Graduate Students 41
School Of Medicine:                                                       38
School of Allied Health:  
     Physical Therapy Students 31
Enrollment Figures: 2011--2012 School Year