For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,361 students in 44131, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 459 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 44131, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44131, OH are Independence Primary School, Independence Middle School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44131 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44131, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44131, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Grades: 5-8
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Grades: K-12
| 6,486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-10
| 45 students
44131, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44131, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44131, OH include Independence Primary School, Independence Middle School and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in 44131?
9 public schools are located in 44131.
What percentage of students in 44131 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 44131 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44131?
44131 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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