Below Average

#790 of 883 private schools in TX

St Marys Central Catholic School

Elementary School

1703 ADAMS AVE, Odessa, TX 79761

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

193

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

193

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#790 of 883

In Odessa

#3 of 3

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About St Marys Central Catholic School

St Marys Central Catholic School is a private elementary school in Odessa, TX. St Marys Central Catholic School serves approximately 193 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marys Central Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.5 pts below TX schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 193 students, St Marys Central Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Marys Central Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Marys Central Catholic School compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Odessa, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

193

This School

607

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 75.6% vs 0%

White 19.2% vs 0%

Black 2.6% vs 0%

Asian 2.6% vs 0%

St Marys Central Catholic School Odessa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Marys Central Catholic School (this school)	—	193	13.8:1	4.7
GALE POND ALAMO EL	0.4 mi	324	18:1	8.2
DOWLING EL	0.7 mi	594	20.5:1	4.7
AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNET	0.8 mi	553	19.8:1	5.2
BOWIE MIDDLE	0.8 mi	872	13.8:1	3.9
LAMAR EARLY EE-KG	0.9 mi	436	33.5:1	3.0
REG DAY SCHOOL FOR DEAF	1.0 mi	2	—:1	—
SAM HOUSTON EL	1.1 mi	412	18.7:1	3.9
SAN JACINTO EL	1.2 mi	375	18.8:1	7.7
BONHAM MIDDLE	1.2 mi	870	14.7:1	3.3
WILSON & YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR MIDDLE	1.4 mi	1,193	17:1	6.0
BURNET EL	1.4 mi	340	20:1	2.2
EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL	1.5 mi	662	21.4:1	8.1
BURLESON EL	1.5 mi	381	16.6:1	2.8
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - ODESSA	1.6 mi	540	16.4:1	7.3
CARVER EARLY EE-KG	1.7 mi	357	22.3:1	3.1
EL MAGNET AT BLACKSHEAR	1.7 mi	693	19.8:1	3.4
EL MAGNET AT MILAM EL	1.8 mi	605	17.3:1	6.2
PEASE EL	1.9 mi	579	23.2:1	1.8
IRELAND EL	2.1 mi	424	20.2:1	4.3
CROCKETT MIDDLE	2.1 mi	1,019	15:1	4.0

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention

C 2.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,141

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 39%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 193

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 75.6%

White 19.2%

Black 2.6%

Asian 2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1703 ADAMS AVE, Odessa, TX 79761

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Marys Central Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GALE POND ALAMO EL (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL (rated 8.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SAN JACINTO EL (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Odessa, see our Odessa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GALE POND ALAMO EL Odessa	0.4 mi	324	8.2
PREMIER H S ODESSA Lewisville	0.5 mi	61	4.0
KIDDIE KOLLEGE PRESCHOOL Odessa	0.5 mi	14	—
ODESSA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY EARLY COLLEGE H S Odessa	0.6 mi	460	8.0
ODESSA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE H S Odessa	0.6 mi	395	7.5
GEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA Odessa	0.7 mi	448	8.6
AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNET Odessa	0.8 mi	553	5.2
DOWLING EL Odessa	0.7 mi	594	4.7
BOWIE MIDDLE Odessa	0.8 mi	872	3.9
LAMAR EARLY EE-KG Odessa	0.9 mi	436	3.0
ODESSA H S Odessa	1.0 mi	3,769	4.1
REG DAY SCHOOL FOR DEAF Odessa	1.0 mi	2	—
SAM HOUSTON EL Odessa	1.1 mi	412	3.9
SAN JACINTO EL Odessa	1.2 mi	375	7.7
ODESSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Odessa	1.2 mi	108	7.6
WILSON & YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR MIDDLE Odessa	1.4 mi	1,193	6.0
BONHAM MIDDLE Odessa	1.2 mi	870	3.3
BURNET EL Odessa	1.4 mi	340	2.2
BURLESON EL Odessa	1.5 mi	381	2.8
EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL Odessa	1.5 mi	662	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 79761 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,279

Median Home Value

$158,400

Median Rent

$1,246/mo

Population

30,243

College Educated

13.6%

Homeownership

57.1%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

13%

Median Age

30.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Marys Central Catholic School

What grades does St Marys Central Catholic School serve?

St Marys Central Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Marys Central Catholic School?

St Marys Central Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Central Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Central Catholic School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marys Central Catholic School rank in TX?

St Marys Central Catholic School ranks #790 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Marys Central Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys Central Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Marys Central Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Marys Central Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Marys Central Catholic School a religious school?

St Marys Central Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 47 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 193
Gender Split: 31% M / 69% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 163 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Ector County
Phone: (432) 337-6052

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