For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 7,874 students in Independence, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, OH are Independence Middle School, Hillside Middle School and Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Gr: 5-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Gr: 5-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Gr: 6-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Independence, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, OH include Independence Middle School, Hillside Middle School and Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Independence?
6 public middle schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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