The Odyssey Preparatory Academy

6500 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy's student population of 544 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2009
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School Rankings

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#841 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
38%
34%
32%
40%
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
18%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy's ranking?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is ranked #841 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
544 students attend The Odyssey Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Odyssey Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy part of?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is part of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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