For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 425 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 39% 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Independence, WI (2026)
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 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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