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Best Independence Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Owens Valley Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
:

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

Jill Kinmont Boothe School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

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

Owens Valley Community Day (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

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).