For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Irvington, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6852
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mt Vernon Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6875
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 181 Montgomery Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 416-3824
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Grove Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Grove Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6865
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Madison Avenue
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
173 Madison Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6871
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
University Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 University Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6826
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
97 Augusta Street
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6868
Grades: PK
| 327 students
Irvington, New Jersey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 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?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Irvington include: University Elementary School vs. Berkeley Terrace Elementary School, Berkeley Terrace Elementary School vs. University Elementary School, Grove Street Elementary School vs. Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
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