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Best Schools in Mount Vernon, New York

Compare 16 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

16
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,870
Total Students
Across Mount Vernon
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,062 students at Mount Vernon High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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Amani Public Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
60 S 3Rd Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Graham School
publicmiddlePK-8
421 E 5Th St, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
0
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Grimes School
publicmiddleK-8
58 S 10Th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hamilton School
publicmiddleK-8
20 Oak St, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Benjamin Turner Academy
publicmiddleK-8
624 S 3Rd Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cecil H Parker School
publicmiddlePK-8
461 S 6Th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
455 N High St, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
0
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Traphagen School
publicmiddlePK-8
72 Lexington Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
0
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edward Williams School
publicmiddlePK-8
9 Union Ln, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
0
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln School
publicmiddleK-8
170 E Lincoln Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
0
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
350 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
0
Rating
Students
747
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Denzel Washington School-Arts
publichighGrade 6-12
121 S 6Th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pennington School
publicmiddlePK-8
20 Fairway Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
0
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
195 N Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
0
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Vernon High School
publichighGrade 9-12
100 California Rd, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
0
Rating
Students
1,062
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
publicmiddlePK-8
250 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
0
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, New York is home to 16 schools serving over 6,870 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Vernon, New York?

There are 16 schools in Mount Vernon, serving 6,870 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Mount Vernon?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Mount Vernon include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Mount Vernon is 10.8:1.