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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 79760 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 22,702 students in 79760, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79760, TX are El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79760 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79760, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79760, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
El Magnet At Hays
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 W 19th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4101 Lynbrook Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 W 8th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Gr: PK-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Lee Buice Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 E 87th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Gr: K-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Rainbow Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Gr: K-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Permian Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Murry Fly Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11688 Westview
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Gr: PK-5 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 N Everglade Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Gr: 6-8 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Dawn Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Disney St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Amber Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
El Magnet At Blackshear
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Gr: K-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Newcomb Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 W Sycamore Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 52nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E 37th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Pease Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W 22nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1179
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Edward K Downing Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 N Knox Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Gr: K-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
El Magnet At Zavala
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Clifford St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1239
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9301 W 16th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1309
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79760, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79760, TX include El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, El Magnet At Hays and Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79760?
33 public elementary schools are located in 79760.
What is the racial composition of students in 79760?
79760 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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