Best Schools in Independence, MN
Independence, MN has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,292 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Independence greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, MN
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orono Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
2. Delano High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students
3. Mound Westonka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 947 Students
4. Watertown Mayer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
5. Rockford Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, MN
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
2. Grandview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students
3. Orono Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Watertown-mayer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 460 Students
5. Rockford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, MN
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilltop Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
2. Delano Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 710 Students
3. Watertown-mayer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 528 Students
4. Orono Intermediate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 637 Students
5. Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students
6. Schumann Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 578 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, MN has a total population of 3,722 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Independence, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, MN
How many schools are in Independence, MN?
Independence, MN has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,292 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Independence score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Independence greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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