For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 8,471 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Independence, OH (2026)
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 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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: 6-11 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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?
6 public elementary schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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