For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,225 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Independence, OR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #22.
Talmadge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Independence, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Poyama Land (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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