For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 652 students in Independence, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Independence, IA is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Independence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Independence, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Grades: 3-6
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Independence, Iowa ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, IA include West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Independence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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