Top 10 Best Independence Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 19,562 students in Independence, MO (there are 9 private schools, serving 964 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Independence, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Independence, MO are William Yates Elementary School, John W. Luff Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Independence, MO Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Yates Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
John W. Luff Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Buckner Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7300
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Little Blue Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Lewis And Clark Learning Ctr.
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7708
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glendale Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort Osage High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,528 students
Rank: #1212.
Blue Hills Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7440
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Indian Trails Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7645
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Ott Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Blackburn Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Spring Branch Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1717.
Three Trails Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1818.
Bridger Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18200 E M-78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375
Grades: 6
| 787 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cler-mont Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7350
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Procter Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1656 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5385
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #2222.
William Chrisman High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Cassell Park Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Fairmount Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 N Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
William Southern Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2727.
Osage Trail Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7151
Grades: 7-8
| 793 students
Rank: #2828.
Fire Prairie Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7158
Grades: 5-6
| 710 students
Rank: #2929.
Abraham Mallinson Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 North Forest Ave
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5530
Grades: 2-5
| 259 students
Rank: #3030.
Truman High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #3131.
Bingham Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5490
Grades: 7-8
| 808 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Elm Grove Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7400
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Randall Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #3434.
Korte Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2437 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3535.
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
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Independence, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7490
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
570 Evanston
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 418-4350
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
2437-2431 S Hardy
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 418-4450
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Independence, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Independence, MO include William Yates Elementary School, John W. Luff Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Independence, MO?
43 public schools are located in Independence, MO.
What percentage of students in Independence, MO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Independence, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Independence, MO?
Independence, MO public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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