| 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 | 22,858 | 95% | 97.9% |
| Brecksville, OH | 13,521 | 92% | 90.9% |
| Chagrin Falls, OH | 3,935 | 91% | 89.7% |
| Rocky River, OH | 20,115 | 91% | 89.6% |
| Broadview Heights, OH | 19,195 | 90% | 86.5% |
| Independence, OH | 7,167 | 85% | 77.4% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| North Vernon, IN | 7,167 | 44% | 9.0% |
| Farmington, AR | 7,166 | 59% | 22.1% |
| New Paltz, NY | 7,169 | 64% | 32.3% |
| Mims, FL | 7,164 | 54% | 12.0% |
| Rockland, ME | 7,172 | 37% | 22.9% |
| Independence, OH | 7,167 | 85% | 77.4% |