Total enrollment
9,017
+7,926 (+726%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Independence
Ohio · Public K-12
Public schools in Independence number 6 per the latest NCES data, with about 9,017 students enrolled, an average school size of 1503.
4-year change in Independence
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+3 (+100%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,534
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
9,017
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 6,276 |
| Gateway Online Academy of Ohio | High | 09-12 | 1,255 |
| Independence High School | High | 09-12 | 305 |
| Independence Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 299 |
| Independence Primary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 440 |
| Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio | High | 06-11 | 442 |
About Independence
Public education in Independence, Ohio runs across 6 schools that educates roughly 9,017 students. By footprint, Independence sits in the middle-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Independence average about 1,503 students each, 220% noticeably above the Ohio norm.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,017 students, expanded 726% from the 1,091 reported in SY 2020-21. Independence now counts 6 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Independence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.