For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,156 students in 67301, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 67301, KS are Jefferson School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 67301 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 67301, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 67301, KS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 3-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
67301, Kansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 67301, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 67301, KS include Jefferson School and Independence Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 67301?
4 public elementary schools are located in 67301.
What is the racial composition of students in 67301?
67301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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