For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 318 students in Irvington, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter school in Irvington, NJ is Burch Charter School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvington, NJ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Irvington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Irvington, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burch Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Linden Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 373-3223
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 373-3223
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
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 charter schools in Irvington, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Irvington, NJ include Burch Charter School Of Excellence.
How many public charter schools are located in Irvington?
1 public charter schools are located in Irvington.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington?
Irvington public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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