Best Irvington Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,912 students in Irvington, NJ.

The top ranked public preschools in Irvington, NJ are Berkeley Terrace Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Irvington, NJ public preschools have an score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Irvington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Irvington, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Berkeley Terrace Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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787 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852

Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #22.

Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
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54 Mt Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875

Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #33.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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141 181 Montgomery Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824

Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.

Grove Street Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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602 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.

Madison Avenue

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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173 Madison Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871

Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.

University Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1 University Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826

Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: n/an/a

Augusta Preschool Academy

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97 Augusta Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868

Gr: PK | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Irvington, New Jersey

Irvington, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Augusta Street Elementary School (Closed 2008)

100 Linden Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6847

Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Chancellor South Elementary School (Closed 2010)

36 Mt. Vernon Avenue
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

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students

Irvington Presch Academy Ii (Closed 2010)

1064 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111

Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Mt Vernon Ave Elementary School (Closed 2008)

36 Mt. Vernon Ave.
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 preschools in Irvington, NJ?

The top ranked public preschools in Irvington, NJ include Berkeley Terrace Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Irvington?

7 public preschools are located in Irvington.

What is the racial composition of students in Irvington?

Irvington public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Irvington are often viewed compared to one another?