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) 2     1,168
Elementary (K-6) 25   17,025
Junior High School 6    6,214
High School (10-12) Career Center 3   5,254

 2012-2013 School Year

Private/Charter Schools

 

Private/Parochial Schools:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
Private/Parochial (k-12 at selected schools)     7 892

 

Charter Schools:
Grades Number of Schools Enrollment
K-3rd 1 375
K-9th 1 353
High School 9-12 1 301

 2012-2013 School Year

Colleges and Universities

 

College/Universities: Enrollment
Odessa College 5,027
   
University of Texas Permian Basin 4,207
   
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:             
School of Nursing:  
     Undergraduate Students 66
     Graduate Students 37
School Of Medicine:                                                      
      Residents                                                                                            66
      Fellows                                                                                               2
      Students                                                                                             38
School of Allied Health:  
     Physical Therapy Students 28
Enrollment Figures: 2012--2013 School Year