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Independence ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 459 students in Independence, OH, 4% of all K-12 students in Independence, OH are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Independence, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Independence ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students
Catholic
6906 Chestnut Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 524-6405
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5701 Lombardo Center Boulevard
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 525-2000
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Map of Le Chaperon Rouge - Independence
Le Chaperon Rouge - Independence
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
7000 Rockside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 525-0760
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Independence, OH ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
459
Students
+9.3% (+39 students) 10-yr
$6,600
Avg. Tuition
6%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
26:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
459 Students
231,992 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025230195179
2024230183172
2023248189174
2022225228185
2021225218180
2020225183171
2019225188175
2018225186172
2017210228180
2016210225178
2015210208167
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% Students of Color
6%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20256%25%34%
20246%25%34%
20232%24%33%
20226%22%33%
20216%21%32%
20206%21%32%
20196%20%31%
20186%19%31%
20174%23%32%
20164%23%32%
20155%24%32%
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0.53
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.530.580.65
20240.530.580.65
20230.410.560.65
20220.350.540.64
20210.350.540.64
20200.350.530.64
20190.350.510.63
20180.350.510.63
20170.270.480.61
20160.270.480.61
20150.270.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20221%9%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
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# White Students
206 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
45%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202545%60%52%
202445%60%52%
202372%62%52%
202279%64%54%
202179%64%54%
202079%65%54%
201979%67%56%
201879%67%56%
201785%70%58%
201685%70%58%
201585%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
241 Students
54,130 Students
% of Others Students
53%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202553%22%26%
202453%22%26%
202326%21%25%
202219%21%25%
202119%20%25%
202019%20%24%
201919%19%24%
201819%19%23%
201713%18%22%
201613%18%22%
201513%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
19,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202526:113:111:1
202426:113:111:1
202324:113:111:1
202221:113:111:1
202121:113:111:1
202021:113:112:1
201921:114:112:1
201821:114:112:1
201720:114:112:1
201620:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,600
$10,610
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Independence, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Independence, OH is St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Independence?
3 private schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
33% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?

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