Top Rated Schools in This City

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Independence based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

College Success Award

The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

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Reviews From Schools in Independence

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Parent / Guardian
September 14, 2025
My child’s teacher complains that my child is misbehaving. Yet when I ask basic questions to understand what’s going on I get treated like the bad guy. I am told that I can no longer speak to the... More
Review for Cler-Mont Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 14, 2025
What is think is the school is meh this doesn't have to change your thoughts but I do agree on the favoritism and some punishments can be harsh and the security can be low like at the beginning of... More
Review for Cassell Park Elementary
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
My child is passing and she is so satisfied great job story
Review for Fire Prairie Middle School