For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,125 students in Independence, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Independence, OR are Central High School, Talmadge Middle School and Independence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Independence, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 S 4th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Independence, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Poyama Land (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Independence, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Independence, OR include Central High School, Talmadge Middle School and Independence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Independence?
3 public schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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