Schools in Independence, Missouri (2025)
37 schools · 17,970 students · 37 public · median Enrollment 363.
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Ranked schools in Independence
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Missouri.
- 171William Yates Elem.Independence · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 263Buckner Elem.Independence · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 359John W. Luff Elem.Independence · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 458Spring Branch Elem.Independence · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 278 students
- 558Bryant Elem.Independence · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 193 students
- 657Blackburn Elem.Independence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 756Elm Grove Elem.Independence · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 854Blue Hills Elem.Independence · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 357 students
- 953Little Blue ElementaryIndependence · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 263 students
- 1051Indian Trails Elem.Independence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 365 students
- 1149Sycamore Hills Elem.Independence · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 1248William Southern Elem.Independence · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 1345Fort Osage HighIndependence · Public High31% Math proficiency · 1,545 students
- 1444Mill Creek Elem.Independence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 1544William Chrisman HighIndependence · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,417 students
- 1643Truman HighIndependence · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,720 students
- 1742Fire Prairie MiddleIndependence · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 713 students
- 1842Cassell Park ElementaryIndependence · Public Elementary81.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 362 students
- 1941Santa Fe Trail Elem.Independence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 2040Osage Trail MiddleIndependence · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 675 students
- 2140Pioneer Ridge MiddleIndependence · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 731 students
- 2239Cler-Mont Elem.Independence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 2339Glendale Elem.Independence · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 2438Bridger MiddleIndependence · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 2538Procter Elem.Independence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 221 students
- 2637Ott Elem.Independence · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 2735Fairmount Elem.Independence · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 2833Thomas Hart Benton Elem.Independence · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 2933Three Trails Elem.Independence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 3029Bingham MiddleIndependence · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 730 students
- 3126Korte Elem.Independence · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 444 students
- 3222Randall Elem.Independence · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 3318Clifford H. Nowlin MiddleIndependence · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 902 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Yates Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.8 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 2 | Buckner Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 3 | John W. Luff Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 4 | Spring Branch Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 5 | Bryant Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 6 | Blackburn Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 7 | Elm Grove Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 55.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 8 | Blue Hills Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 53.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 9 | Little Blue Elementary Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 10 | Indian Trails Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 11 | Sycamore Hills Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 12 | William Southern Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 13 | Fort Osage High Independence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.2 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 1,545 |
| 14 | Mill Creek Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 15 | William Chrisman High Independence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,417 |
| 16 | Truman High Independence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,720 |
| 17 | Fire Prairie Middle Independence · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 713 |
| 18 | Cassell Park Elementary Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.8 Lower 50% | 81.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 362 |
| 19 | Santa Fe Trail Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 20 | Osage Trail Middle Independence · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 675 |
| 21 | Pioneer Ridge Middle Independence · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 731 |
| 22 | Cler-Mont Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 39.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 23 | Glendale Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 24 | Bridger Middle Independence · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 25 | Procter Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 221 |
| 26 | Ott Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 27 | Fairmount Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 28 | Thomas Hart Benton Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 29 | Three Trails Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 30 | Bingham Middle Independence · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 730 |
| 31 | Korte Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 444 |
| 32 | Randall Elem. Independence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 33 | Clifford H. Nowlin Middle Independence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 902 |
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Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Independence?
William Yates Elem. is the highest-ranked school in Independence with a Success Index (US) of 70.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Independence?
Independence has 37 schools (24 elementary, 3 high, 6 middle, 4 other) educating 17,970 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Independence?
The median Enrollment across schools in Independence is 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.