For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 675 students in Independence, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Independence, IA is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Independence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Independence, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Grades: K-2
| 293 students
Independence, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, IA include West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Independence, IA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Independence, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence, IA?
Independence, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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