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GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Top-Rated Independence Public Schools

 
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William Yates Elementary School
Bryant Elementary School
Spring Branch Elementary School
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
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Messiah Lutheran School

I went to Messiah from Kindergarten through 8th grade and I learned alot. I was always ...

Posted 12 days ago

Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School

My son is going on his third year at Thomas Heart Benton. I feel as if he is not being ...

Posted 21 days ago

Nativity of Mary School

I have two kids there! We love it. You really have to be dedicated to send your kids ...

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What's it like to live in Independence?

IndependenceMissouriU.S.
Median household income $43,373 $45,152 $50,935
Median home price $88,500 $115,400 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)91% 91% 100%
Unemployment 9% 8% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)764
Days per year with some sun: 217
Days per year with some precipitation: 111		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 116,830
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