For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,709 students in Irvington, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Irvington, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%). Irvington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
The top-ranked public schools in Irvington, NY are Irvington Middle School, Irvington High School and Dows Lane (K-3) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvington, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Irvington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Irvington, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irvington Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 N Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-9494
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-9494
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Irvington High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 N Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-8648
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-8648
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Dows Lane (K-3) School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6 Dows Ln
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-6012
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-6012
Gr: K-3 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Main Street School School (4-5)
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Main St
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-1961
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591-1961
Gr: 4-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Irvington, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Irvington, NY include Irvington Middle School, Irvington High School and Dows Lane (K-3) School. Irvington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public schools are located in Irvington?
4 public schools are located in Irvington.
What percentage of students in Irvington go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Irvington are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Irvington?
Irvington public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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