For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,454 students in Irvington, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irvington, NJ are Union Avenue Middle School and University Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvington, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Irvington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Irvington, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Irvington, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irvington, NJ include Union Avenue Middle School and University Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Irvington?
2 public middle schools are located in Irvington.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington?
Irvington public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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