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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Independence Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 11,149 students in Independence, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Independence, MO are William Yates Elementary School, John W. Luff Elementary School and Sycamore Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Independence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Independence, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Yates Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
John W. Luff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Bridger Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18200 E M-78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375
Gr: 6 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Three Trails Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Little Blue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
William Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Gr: 5-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Procter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 N Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Korte Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2437 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Abraham Mallinson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 North Forest Ave
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5530
Gr: 2-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Cassell Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Day Treatment
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2828.
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5380
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Sugar Creek Elementary School
11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Gr: PK-1 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Independence, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Independence, MO include William Yates Elementary School, John W. Luff Elementary School and Sycamore Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Independence?
31 public elementary schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?

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