For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,752 students in Irvington, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Irvington, NJ is Irvington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvington, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Irvington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Irvington, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Irvington High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Irvington, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,752 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Irvington, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Linden Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6847
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6847
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
36 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Irvington, NJ 07111
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Independence High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15 Smalley Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
1064 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Irvington, NJ 07111
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
36 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6874
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6874
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Irvington, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Irvington, NJ include Irvington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Irvington?
1 public high schools are located in Irvington.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington?
Irvington public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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