L B Johnson Elementary

L B Johnson Elementary sits in Odessa, a West Texas oil-patch city where Friday night football is practically a religion and tight-knit neighborhoods define daily life. The school shows some of its strongest results in Science, which stands out relative to its English and Math scores and may appeal to families with kids who are hands-on learners curious about the natural world. Families choosing this school should go in with eyes open about the academic challenges here, but those who get involved in the community tend to find a school that knows its kids and works hard for them.