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Best Schools in Independence, OH
Independence, OH has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 10,279 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Independence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, OH
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Valley Forge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parma City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1409 Students
3. Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, OH
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
2. Greenbriar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parma City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 800 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, OH
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
2. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parma City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 722 Students
3. St Michael School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michael School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, OH has a total population of 7,342 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, OH
How many schools are in Independence, OH?
Independence, OH has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 10,279 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Independence score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Independence meet 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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Every school in Independence
5 of 5 schools in Independence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3C: 1F: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Independence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.