For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 8,312 students in Independence, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, OH are Independence Primary School, Independence Middle School and Hillside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Independence have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Independence, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Grades: 5-8
| 703 students
Rank: #44.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Grades: K-12
| 6,486 students
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Grades: 6-10
| 45 students
Independence, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, OH include Independence Primary School, Independence Middle School and Hillside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Independence?
7 public elementary schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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