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Best Irvington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,994 students in Irvington, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 194 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Irvington, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Irvington, NJ are Burch Charter School Of Excellence, Berkeley Terrace Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvington, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Irvington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Irvington, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burch Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Linden Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 373-3223
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mt Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
844 Chancellor Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6858
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
141 181 Montgomery Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Grove Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Madison Avenue
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Madison Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
University Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 University Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Union Avenue Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
427 Union Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6885
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Irvington High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1253 Clinton Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Florence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 Springfield Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6861
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
University Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Myrtle Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6879
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Augusta Preschool Academy
97 Augusta Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Gr: PK | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Irvington, NJ?
How many public schools are located in Irvington?
13 public schools are located in Irvington.
What percentage of students in Irvington go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Irvington are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington?
Irvington public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Irvington are often viewed compared to one another?

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