Public schools in Irvington, NJ
13 open public schools with an address in Irvington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,994
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Irvington public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Irvington, NJ: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,994 students, an average of 615 per school. The largest campus is Irvington High School (1,913 students), and the largest elementary school is Florence Avenue Elementary School (694).
Irvington Public School District operates the most schools here (12), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 73% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Irvington
Elementary schools in Irvington
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Terrace Elementary School Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 464 | 13.4:1 | |
| Burch Charter School of Excellence Burch Charter School of Excellence · Charter | KG–05 | 335 | 17.6:1 | |
| Chancellor Avenue Elementary School Irvington Public School District | KG–05 | 455 | 12.8:1 | |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School Irvington Public School District | KG–05 | 694 | 17.6:1 | |
| Grove Street Elementary School Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 443 | 15.8:1 | |
| Madison Avenue Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 524 | 16.6:1 | |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 605 | 14.2:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 393 | 13.8:1 | |
| University Elementary School Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 384 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Irvington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue Middle School Irvington Public School District | 06–08 | 735 | 15.8:1 | |
| University Middle School Irvington Public School District | 06–08 | 719 | 12:1 |
High schools in Irvington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School Irvington Public School District | 09–12 | 1,913 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Irvington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Preschool Academy Irvington Public School District | PK–PK | 330 | 15.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic32.1%
- Black67%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Irvington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,994 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Irvington
How many public schools are in Irvington, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Irvington: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,994 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Irvington?
Schools with an address in Irvington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Irvington Public School District (12 schools), Burch Charter School of Excellence (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Irvington?
Irvington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Irvington, with 1,913 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Irvington?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Irvington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Burch Charter School of Excellence. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Irvington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Irvington public schools is 15.4:1, higher than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Irvington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities