For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 422 students in Independence, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Independence, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Independence, WI are Independence Middle School, Independence Elementary School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Independence, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Independence, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Independence, WI include Independence Middle School, Independence Elementary School and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in Independence?
3 public schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
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 Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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