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Best Ector County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 5,727 students in Ector County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ector County, TX are Idea Yukon College Preparatory, Compass Academy Charter School and Harmony Science Academy - Odessa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ector County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Ector County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Ector County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 E Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Gr: 6-9 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Compass Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5530 Billy Hext Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 272-1836
Gr: K-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Science Academy - Odessa
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2755 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 363-6000
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2419 N County Rd W Ste 100
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 614-1859
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Harmony School Of Innovation - Odessa
Charter School
4261 Mission Blvd
Odessa, TX 79765
(915) 626-5086
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Yukon Academy
Charter School
7300 E Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 247-8700
Gr: K-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
The Odessa Y Learning Center
Charter School
1111 Pagewood
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 362-4301
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
The Stem Academy
Charter School
4940 S Rd
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 552-2580
Gr: K-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ector County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ector County, TX include Idea Yukon College Preparatory, Compass Academy Charter School and Harmony Science Academy - Odessa.
How many public charter schools are located in Ector County?
8 public charter schools are located in Ector County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ector County?
Ector County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Ector County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Ector County include: Harmony Science Academy - Odessa vs. Compass Academy Charter School

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