40 schools in Independence

Missouri · Public K-12

For families in Independence, public-school options total 40 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 17,970 (27 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high).

4-year change in Independence

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

17,970

+1 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

121,740

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

17,970

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
BINGHAM MIDDLE	Middle	07-08	730
BLACKBURN ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	363
BLUE HILLS ELEM.	Elementary	KG-04	357
BRIDGER MIDDLE	Middle	06-06	744
BRYANT ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	193
BUCKNER ELEM.	Elementary	KG-04	327
CAR. TECH. CTR. AT FT. OSAGE	High	11-12	0
CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	362
CLER-MONT ELEM.	Elementary	KG-04	298
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	902
DAY TREATMENT	Combined	KG-12	0
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.	Elementary	PK-PK	133
ELM GROVE ELEM.	Elementary	KG-04	305
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	313
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE	Middle	05-06	713
FORT OSAGE HIGH	High	09-12	1,545
GLENDALE ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	417
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION	Elementary	PK-PK	180
INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY	High	09-12	0
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.	Elementary	PK-04	365
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	362
KORTE ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	444
LEWIS AND CLARK LEARNING CTR.	Combined	KG-12	0
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY	Elementary	PK-05	263
MILL CREEK ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	250
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE	Middle	07-08	675
OTT ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	384
PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE	Middle	07-08	731
PROCTER ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	221
RANDALL ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	284
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	364
SPRING BRANCH ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	278
SUNSHINE CENTER	Elementary	PK-PK	106
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	574
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	401
THREE TRAILS ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	328
TRUMAN HIGH	High	09-12	1,720
WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH	High	09-12	1,417
WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.	Elementary	PK-05	458
WILLIAM YATES ELEM.	Elementary	KG-05	463

About Independence

Independence is a high-population Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 40 schools and 17,970 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 27 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Independence average about 449 students each, 18% above the Missouri norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 17,969 students in SY 2020-21 versus 17,970 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Independence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Independence?

Independence, Missouri has 40 public K-12 schools serving approximately 17,970 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Independence?

Independence has 27 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest public school in Independence?

TRUMAN HIGH is the largest public school in Independence by enrollment, with approximately 1,720 students.

What school districts serve Independence?

Independence is served by 3 public school districts, including INDEPENDENCE 30, FORT OSAGE R-I, BLUE SPRINGS R-IV.

What grade levels do public schools in Independence cover?

Public schools in Independence serve students from pre-K through grade 12.