2023 Best Schools in Ector County

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 619

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  54 reviews

Alum: New Tech Odessa is a different kind of school, everything from the way students and teachers are addressed to how students handle projects is totally unique to NTO. There you are expected to do more than the average high school student in the state, where you are placed in AP/Dual classes and electives. That is not to say that it is a bad thing, in fact I am glad for it because it taught me that adversity is the greatest teacher and character builder. At NTO you are treated like an adult and given assignments and projects that require your own research, teamwork with others, and the implementation of technology and software to succeed in the curriculum. There are some areas that I think could use some improvement coming from a graduate of the school, I think that they are too stringent regarding specific rules, such as punishing all students by not letting them use the common areas or patio area because freshmen were misusing the bathroom.... Read 54 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 414

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Odessa, TX•

• Public School•

• K-11

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: I love Compass Academy! The classes are capped, so they aren't over crowded - this allows teachers time to work with students one on one when its needed, and tutoring is easy to come by. I appreciate all of the hard work done by the teachers, and the Admin for continually making progress as well as adding programs each year.... Read 8 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,322

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 436

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Odessa, TX•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: STEM Academy was a great place to choose since my family and myself didn’t want to be involved with ECISD. There was also private school but we mainly didn’t have the money for that so STEM was out best option. This school mainly focuses on what it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. There are no sports other than the few lessons they give you about different ones in P.E. STEM has you college ready and preparing for adulthood by the 6th grade. They also have a financial class for the seniors that help them be prepared; with money spending and saving in a bank or transactions.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B

• Students 792

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, TX•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 504

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: Odessa Collegiate Academy is a place for those willing to go through rigorous courses to save time and money for college. Despite the academically challenging classes, Odessa College and Odessa Collegiate Academy faculty will help you in any way they can. All you have to do is ask and be honest. With smaller class sizes, students have more chances to talk to their teachers/professors one-on-one, allowing students and faculty members to form valuable relationships which are essential for recommendation letters. Odessa Collegiate Academy is also an AVID demonstration site, which means that students are required to learn about financial aid, the college application process, and the necessary skills for university-level courses. If you can attend this school, you will have all of the support you need to get through the rough parts of the university application process.... Read 44 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 359

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 451

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: OCTECHS is an early college class. As you are completing your high school degree, you are also earning an associate degree through your chosen program. Because it is a fairly small school, everyone has gotten to know each other. People know the face of everyone in their grade and even a few in other grades. While there I felt a great sense of family. The teachers are very understanding of the workload. They know you are doing high school and college and are there to help you in any way they can. They expect the best out of you. There are many clubs to choose from, many of which are to bring life to the school or for students to enjoy themselves. The clubs are the heart of this campus. One thing I would change is to add sports and music. OCTECHS is only an academic school but many students are always requesting to add other fine art electives to fully become all-rounded individuals.... Read 23 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 348

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 769

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I love my kid's teachers, they always keep me posted on what is going on. They need someone to direct traffic because that's horrible, it really isn't the schools fault but the safety of our kids is..... Read 1 review

• grade C+

• Students 398

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade C+

• Students 457

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade C+

• Students 817

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  8 reviews

High School Junior: I have graduated from this school. I would not have changed my elementary experience at this school for the world.... Read 8 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 604

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade C+

• Students 496

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  380 reviews

Senior: My time at Permian High School has been more than a challenge. What I like most about the school is the fact that both teachers and students were a support for my professional growth and maturation, and as an individual in this society. From the first year of school they knew how to help me, advise me and guide me towards my future goal. I had great achievements such as being a member of the National Honor Society, and my passion for music grew, specifically playing the French Horn. In band I found another family. In these 4 years I had many responsibilities and I also learned to contribute my bit in my community, making that passion for nursing grow in me. Now that I am close to achieving my dream and at the gates of university, I think that I would not change any of my experiences, and I thank God that I have been part of Permian High School. Go Mojo!... Read 380 reviews

• grade C

• Students 3,629

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade C

• Students 468

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade C

• Students 863

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

• grade C

• Students 1,399

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  397 reviews

Senior: Odessa High School is the average high school. My only issue is that most teachers do not teach you for real life college. You are still treated as a child and told that this is how college life is. In reality, you do not have to ask to go to the bathroom or ask to take a picture of notes on the board. The fact of the matter is most teachers treat students as children when they’re going to be tossed out into the real world and treated like adults soon.... Read 397 reviews

• grade C

• Students 3,949

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade C

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade C minus

• Students 612

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: The staff is friendly and really tries to make the learning experience just that, an experience for each kid. My daughter enjoys the school, the teachers, and of course recess. She has been problematic in the past and they really worked with me to get her on the right path.... Read 2 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 493

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade C minus

• Students 517

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Ector County Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade C minus

• Students 719

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1