Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Marys Central Catholic School
About the School
- St. Marys Central Catholic School in Odessa, TX, serves 200 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a city–based setting.
- Founded in 1960, the school offers Catholic–oriented education with a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 14 teachers.
- The school's udent body is 80.83% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Odessa community.
- Marys Central Catholic School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other educational associations.
- This Odessa PK–8 private school ranks among the top 20% in Texas for its founding year hiory.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Marys Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
PreK Montessori Program - 310.00 a month for 10 months of school
K - 6th - 270.00 a month for 10 months of school
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Limited amount of pianoSt. Mary's Strings
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Marys Central Catholic School often compared to?
St. Marys Central Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads School, St. Johns Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Marys Central Catholic School offer?
St. Marys Central Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Marys Central Catholic School's ranking?
St. Marys Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Central Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Central Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Marys Central Catholic School is Montessori Mastery School Of Odessa (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Odessa Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddie Kollege Preschool (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Church of Christ
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
3500 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
3500 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Church of Christ
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
3500 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Church of Christ
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
3500 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
1919 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 332-6315
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Church of Christ
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Montessori School
1415 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 202-9556
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6901 E Hwy 191
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 368-2598
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Montessori School
1415 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 202-9556
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 291 students
Alternative School (Christian)
4500 W Illinois Ave Ste 203
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 219-6166
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
3500 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,296 students
Christian
2001 Culver Dr
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 694-1661
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students
5711 Whitman Dr
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 699-7300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Church of Christ
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Montessori School
1415 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 202-9556
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6901 E Hwy 191
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 368-2598
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 291 students
Alternative School (Christian)
4500 W Illinois Ave Ste 203
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 219-6166
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
1919 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 332-6315
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Church of Christ
2000 Doran Dr
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 362-6311
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Montessori School
1415 N Grandview Ave
Odessa, TX 79761
(432) 202-9556
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
401 North County Road West
Odessa, TX 79763
(432) 337-6431
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6901 E Hwy 191
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 368-2598
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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