For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 194 students in Irvington, NJ (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,470 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Irvington, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Irvington, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Irvington, NJ (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 Myrtle Ave
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-7555
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-7555
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Irvington, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Academy (Closed 2013)
(Catholic)
285 Nesbit Ter
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 375-0659
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 375-0659
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
Independence High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15 Smalley Terrace
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Irvington, NJ?
1 private schools are located in Irvington, NJ.
What percentage of students in Irvington go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Irvington are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Irvington?
100% of private schools in Irvington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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