Best Schools in Irvington, New Jersey
13 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Irvington?
Use this page to compare every school in Irvington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Irvington Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Elementary · Irvington Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Union Avenue Middle School
Middle · Irvington Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Irvington for 2026 are Chancellor Avenue Elementary School (6.6/10), Berkeley Terrace Elementary School (5.9/10), and Union Avenue Middle School (5.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
in this city
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$291,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
13
in this city
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$291,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 6.6/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Irvington schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Irvington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chancellor Avenue Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Berkeley Terrace Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Union Avenue Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Grove Street Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Florence Avenue Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | University Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | University Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Madison Avenue | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $59,232
- Median home value
- $291,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 34 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 29%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Irvington compares
New Jersey rank
#327 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.2
below New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$59k
50% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Irvington, New Jersey
Irvington, New Jersey has 13 ranked public schools with a district average of 5.1 out of 10 — a concrete benchmark parents can use to judge any individual school they're considering. Performance spreads meaningfully across that range: the top school scores 6.9, more than a point and a half above the city mean. That gap is large enough that where a family enrolls makes a real difference here.
The strongest performers are concentrated at the early-education level. Chancellor Avenue Elementary School leads the city with a 6.9, the highest score among all 13 ranked schools. University Elementary School follows at 6.8. Augusta Preschool Academy, serving the youngest learners, posts a 6.7. Berkeley Terrace Elementary School (6.1) and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School (5.9) also clear the district average, giving families five above-average options in the lower grades. For parents of young children, that cluster at the top of Irvington's public system is the clearest competitive signal.
The 1.8-point spread between Chancellor Avenue and the 5.1 district average is significant on a 10-point scale. It reflects real differences in academic performance, and parents should factor it into their search from the start. Attendance zone boundaries control eligibility, and the highest-scoring schools do not serve every part of Irvington equally. Confirming your home address against school boundaries early — before visiting campuses or assuming access — is the single most important practical step families can take.
With only 13 ranked schools, Irvington's public landscape is compact and navigable. Most families searching by address will narrow quickly to two or three realistic options. Use the 5.1 district average as your baseline filter: schools above it are outperforming local peers; those below deserve closer scrutiny of grade-level test scores and enrollment trends before a final decision. Individual school profiles on this site carry those specifics — test scores by grade, student-to-teacher ratios, and year-over-year performance — to complete the comparison.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 467 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 443 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 374 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 |
| 4 | 628 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 |
| 5 | 349 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 6 | 522 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 |
| 7 | 483 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 8 | 414 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 |
| 9 | 318 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 728 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 665 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,752 students · 9th–12th | 3.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 327 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.1 |
Schools in Irvington
Irvington, New Jersey · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$59,232
Median Home Value
$291,500
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
Population
60,334
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
29%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Community Profile
Irvington has a median household income of $59,232. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $291,500, with a median rent of $1,324/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.1%. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Irvington, New Jersey
How many schools are in Irvington, New Jersey?
Irvington has 13 schools, including 13 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Irvington, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Irvington is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Irvington, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Irvington on MySchoolScout is Chancellor Avenue Elementary School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Irvington, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Irvington on MySchoolScout is Chancellor Avenue Elementary School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Irvington, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Irvington on MySchoolScout is Union Avenue Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in Irvington, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Irvington on MySchoolScout is Irvington High School with a composite score of 3.3/10.
How many school districts serve Irvington, New Jersey?
Irvington is served by 2 school districts: Burch Charter School of Excellence, Irvington Public School District.
What is the education level in Irvington, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Irvington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Irvington, New Jersey?
The median household income in Irvington is approximately $59,232 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Irvington, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Irvington is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Irvington, New Jersey?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.