For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 100 students in Independence, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Independence, CA are Owens Valley High School and Owens Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Independence, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Independence, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jill Kinmont Boothe School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
555 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Owens Valley Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 South Clay St
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Independence, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Independence, CA include Owens Valley High School and Owens Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Independence?
3 public schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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