For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 81 students in Independence, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Independence, CA are Owens Valley High School and Owens Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Independence, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
699 Old Orchard Dr.
Independence, CA 93526
(925) 820-6815
Independence, CA 93526
(925) 820-6815
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Independence, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jill Kinmont Boothe School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
555 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Owens Valley Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 South Clay St
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Independence, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Independence, CA include Owens Valley High School and Owens Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Independence, CA?
3 public schools are located in Independence, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence, CA?
Independence, CA public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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