Top Rankings
Irvington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,659 students in Irvington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Irvington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
7,659 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
523 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Irvington Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#623 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
34%
35%
% Black
66%
14%
% White
n/a
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,567 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$201 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,185
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,567
$25,924
Best Irvington Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mt Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
844 Chancellor Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6858
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6858
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 181 Montgomery Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Grove Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Madison Avenue
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
173 Madison Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
University Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 University Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
Union Avenue Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
427 Union Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6885
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6885
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Irvington High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Clinton Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Florence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Springfield Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6861
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6861
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
University Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Myrtle Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6879
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6879
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
97 Augusta Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Gr: PK | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,659 students.
What is the rank of Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District is ranked #615 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington Public School District?
66% of Irvington Public School District students are Black, and 34% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Irvington Public School District?
Irvington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Irvington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,567 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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