St. Marys Central Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 194 students 13.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Private schools in Odessa, TX
7 schools within 12 miles. TEFA pays about $10,000 per student.
Schools near Odessa
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Odessa Christian School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 109 students 8.7 students per teacher Church of Christ
Montessori Mastery School of Odessa
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 115 students 18 students per teacher Presbyterian Montessori
Grades PreK-K 14 students 14 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood
The Embassy Academy
2 mi Grades PreK-12 22 students 7.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 103 students 7.9 students per teacher Episcopal
Crossroads School
5 mi Grades PreK-K 13 students 13 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Texas pays, and what that leaves you
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Education savings account
About $10,000 per student More for students with disabilities; $2,000 for homeschooled students.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees TEFA pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
We filled in the standard TEFA amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Odessa) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Odessa?
We count 7 within 12 miles of downtown Odessa. Together they enrolled about 570 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is St. Marys Central Catholic School with 194 students.
Which Odessa private schools take TEFA?
Texas shows approved schools only through its Vendor Finder; there is no downloadable list. Rather than guess, we do not mark Texas schools as participating. Check the official finder, then ask the school.
Will TEFA cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. TEFA pays about $10,000 per student, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.