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 57%), 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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Gr: 5-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Gr: 5-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: 6-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Independence, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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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