For the 2025 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 3% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), 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 71%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Irvington High School, with 71% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irvington High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Clinton Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6897
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Irvington, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Linden Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6847
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6847
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
36 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Irvington, NJ 07111
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Independence High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15 Smalley Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
1064 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Irvington, NJ 07111
Grades: PK
| 75 students
36 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6874
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6874
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
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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