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Applications are open for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Complete your enrollment through SchoolMint.
A School Where Students Thrive
A free, open-enrollment public charter school with a private school feel — smaller classes, STEAM and leadership focus, and a family-like learning environment.
- Tuition-free education — no lottery, no fees
- STEAM and leadership focus, Pre-K through high school
- Small classes with a relationship-centered culture
25+
years serving students
1,500+
students enrolled
3
campus locations
FREE
open enrollment public school
Why Odyssey Academy?
More than a school. A place to grow.
Odyssey Academy emphasizes relationships, high expectations, and a passion for learning.
Small class sizes
A more personalized learning environment helps students receive individual attention and build strong relationships with teachers who know them by name.
STEAM-focused learning
Science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills — with real NASA connections and robotics competitions.
Leadership development
The Leader In Me program helps students discover their strengths and grow as confident leaders — in the classroom and beyond. Both Galveston and Bay Area campuses are Lighthouse Schools.
Pre-K through high school
A complete educational journey
Odyssey Academy serves students across a Pre-K through high school pathway, with campus options in Galveston, Texas City, and Webster.
Pre-K & Elementary
Build a strong academic and social foundation. Early habits, big futures — we set students up for a lifetime of learning.
Middle school
Encourage exploration, independence, and confidence. A critical time to find strengths, build leadership, and develop real identity.
High school
Prepare for college, careers, and life beyond school. Dual credit opportunities with College of the Mainland and Galveston College. (OA-Galveston only)
One school. Three locations.
Odyssey Academy opened its doors 25 years ago as a free, open enrollment public school, providing a stellar public education with a private school feel – smaller classes, strategic emphasis on STEM and leadership, and much more! Most importantly, our learning environment feels like a family with a focus on relationships, high expectations, and a passion for learning. We now have over 1,500 students at three locations conveniently located in the South Houston/Galveston area.
OA-Galveston
Pre-K – 12th Grade
Our flagship school and the heart of the Odyssey family. Since 1999 we’ve grown from a small middle school into our only full Pre-K through 12th grade campus — and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come.
OA-Texas City
Pre-K – 8th Grade
Trial by fire — opening in 2020 and didn’t skip a beat. Located at Mainland City Centre, this campus has grown into a vibrant Pre-K through 8th grade community that the mainland is lucky to have.
OA-Webster
Pre-K – 8th Grade
Growing strong since 2015 and just got a fresh start with a brand new location on Hwy. 3 and Pineloch. Big things are happening in Webster.
The Odyssey Difference
What makes Odyssey different?
Odyssey Academy offers a competitive alternative to other public schools — the kind of education you’d expect from a private school, completely free.
STEAM curriculum
NASA connections, robotics, technology, and space competitions integrated throughout the school year.
4-day flex week
Monday through Thursday instruction with an extended school day — more learning time, more planning time, better outcomes.
College & career pathways
Dual credit opportunities through our partnerships with College of the Mainland and Galveston College.
Leader In Me Lighthouse Schools
Leadership development is embedded into student life every day. Only 10% of Leader in Me schools earn Lighthouse Status — ours have.
Now enrolling
for the upcoming school year
The open enrollment process begins with the online Admissions Request Form hosted through SchoolMint. It includes a lottery drawing and concludes with your child becoming an OA student! Learn more about OA’s enrollment process by reviewing our Admission and Enrollment Policy.
Instructions:
To complete the online Admissions Request form, you will need to setup an account with SchoolMint. Once you have setup your account, enter parent/guardian information, child information, and then complete the Admissions Request form.
Please review the Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions below or you can email our registrar at info@odyssey-academy.com if you have further questions. We look forward to your family joining Odyssey Academy!