Best Independence Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 76 students in Independence, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Independence, CA is Owens Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Independence, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
555 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
202 South Clay St
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Independence, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Independence, CA include Owens Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Independence?
1 public middle schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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