| Index | Independence | Ohio | National |
| Average Test Scores | 85% | 61% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 3,650 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 1,000 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 4 | 393 | 7,963 |


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| Index | Independence | Ohio | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 92.9% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 92.2% | 85.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 64.4% | 55.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 45.4% | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 40.3% | 26.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 14.4% | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 1 private schools and 4 post-secondary schools in Independence. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Independence, OH schools is 85%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Independence, OH, an average of 92.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Solon, OH | 23,652 | 95% | 97.9% |
| Brecksville, OH | 13,792 | 92% | 90.9% |
| Chagrin Falls, OH | 4,041 | 91% | 89.7% |
| Rocky River, OH | 20,753 | 91% | 89.6% |
| Broadview Heights, OH | 19,835 | 90% | 86.5% |
| Independence, OH | 7,346 | 85% | 77.4% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Gridley, CA | 7,347 | 43% | 10.2% |
| Seminole, OK | 7,348 | 27% | 43.0% |
| Rockland, ME | 7,343 | 37% | 22.9% |
| Ville Platte, LA | 7,340 | 67% | 40.2% |
| Sappington, MO | 7,356 | 60% | 24.3% |
| Independence, OH | 7,346 | 85% | 77.4% |