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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Current student
June 29, 2025
If I could give 0 stars I would.. the teachers literally don’t care about teaching I did interviews and most of the teachers blame students for things they do.they don’t make class engaging or fun... More
Review for Truman High School
Parent / Guardian
June 18, 2025
If you’re not Hispanic I wouldn’t even bother going! A lot of racism and bullying, they have favorites. Students can’t voice their opinions or speak out without being a target,They will run over your... More
Review for Cassell Park Elementary
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2025
Deeply disappointed and concerned As a parent, I am heartbroken and outraged by the way my daughter has been treated at Nowlin Middle School. From the start of the school year, she has faced... More
Review for Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School