For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,690 students in 67301, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 254 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 67301, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 67301, KS are Jefferson School, Independence Sr High School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 67301 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 67301, KS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 67301, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 3-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
67301, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 67301, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 67301, KS include Jefferson School, Independence Sr High School and Independence Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 67301?
5 public schools are located in 67301.
What percentage of students in 67301 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 67301 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 67301?
67301 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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