University Elementary School
IRVINGTON, NJ · Irvington Public School District · Grades PK-5
1,168th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
University Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Elementary School 1,168th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
University Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 146 students tested
University Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.4% | 85.7% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 13.2% | ▲ 6.3 pts |
Homes near University Elementary School
Typical home value $428K in zip 07111 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near University Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Berkeley Terrace Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 0.3 mi away1,254th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 14% - 2Grove Street Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,176th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 20% - 1Madison AvenueIrvington Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,284th of 1,324
ELA 16% · Math 12% - 2Burch Charter School of ExcellenceBurch Charter School of Excellence · 0.5 mi away · charter1,161st of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 24% - 2South 17th Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,164th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 20% - –Fourteenth Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away
- 2Speedway Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,146th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 1Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,208th of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Elementary School in?
University Elementary School is part of the Irvington Public School District district in IRVINGTON, New Jersey.
Is University Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Elementary School 1,168th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Elementary School?
Black 86%, Hispanic 13% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07111 is $428K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.