For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,383 students in Independence, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 190 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Independence, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Independence, IA are Independence Junior Senior High School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Independence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Independence, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Gr: 3-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Gr: K-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Independence, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Independence, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Independence?
4 public schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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