St. Johns Episcopal School Photo

Best Ector County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 718 students in Ector County, TX (there are 51 public schools, serving 36,855 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Ector County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ector County, TX include St. Johns Episcopal School and St. Marys Central Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Ector County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Ector County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Episcopal School
St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1703 Adams Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 337-6052
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Crossroads School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6901 E Hwy 191
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 368-2598
Gr: PK-4 | 124 students
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1919 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 332-6315
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Montessori Mastery School Of Odessa
Montessori School
1415 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 202-9556
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Odessa Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ector County, Texas

Ector County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2002 North Lincoln Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 337-1294
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students
8644 Andrews Hwy
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 362-1282
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Sherwood Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Christian)
5611 Ector Ave
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 362-7447
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 19 students

Overview

This County (Ector County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
718 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
55%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$13,974
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
284 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
16%
# Black Students
18 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
272 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
36%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
134 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
18%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ector County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Ector County, TX include St. Johns Episcopal School and St. Marys Central Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Ector County?
6 private schools are located in Ector County.
How diverse are private schools in Ector County?
Ector County private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Ector County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Ector County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ector County?
67% of private schools in Ector County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Ector County are often viewed compared to one another?

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