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 (2025-26)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Marys Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1960
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Source: Verified school update
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 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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