Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, KS (2025-26)

Best Independence Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 423 students in Independence, KS.

The top ranked public middle school in Independence, KS is Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, KS public middle schools have an score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Independence Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
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Bottom 50%

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300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836

Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: n/an/a

Bridges Academy

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2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612

Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%

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Independence, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847

Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2012)

300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875

Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Independence, KS?

The top ranked public middle schools in Independence, KS include Independence Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Independence?

2 public middle schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).