Blanton Elementary

Blanton Elementary sits in Odessa, a West Texas oil-patch city where Friday night football is practically a religion and the tight-knit community takes real pride in its schools. The school shows some solid English scores and holds its own in math, though science is an area where families may want to supplement at home. It's a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, community-connected school experience in a city where neighbors tend to know each other and roots run deep.