For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,111 students in Independence, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, OR are Talmadge Middle School and Independence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Independence, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 S 4th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1322
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Independence, Oregon 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Poyama Land (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Independence, OR include Talmadge Middle School and Independence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Independence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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