Total enrollment
425
+39 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Independence
Wisconsin · Public K-12
In Independence, public K-12 schools number 3 and serve approximately 425 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Independence
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,462
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
425
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 182 |
| Independence High | High | 09-12 | 142 |
| Independence Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 101 |
About Independence
Public education in Independence, Wisconsin runs across 3 schools that serves roughly 425 students. By footprint, Independence sits in the rural-scale bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Independence is around 142 students, 62% meaningfully below the Wisconsin average of about 370.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 10%: 386 students in SY 2020-21 versus 425 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Independence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.