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GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Independence's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Independence Public Schools

 
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Blackburn Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Spring Branch Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Sycamore Hills Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Three Trails Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Independence?

IndependenceMissouriU.S.
Median household income $43,829 $44,940 $49,199
Median home price $132,700 $172,000 $310,200
Cost of living (% of national avg)79% 80% 100%
Unemployment 6% 5% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)423
Days per year with some sun: 217
Days per year with some precipitation: 111		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 109,135

Recent Parent Reviews

Car. & Tech. Center at Fort Osage

9 days ago

The Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage has many amazing programs for students to...

Bryant Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars
9 days ago

My daughter went to Bryant from 2nd through 5 grades, and my son is beginning his secon...

Three Trails Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars
9 days ago

my children have been going to the school for 3 years and I love the staff.It the best ...

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