Best Schools in Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon, NY has a total of 23 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 9,555 students attend Mount Vernon, NY schools. On average, schools in Mount Vernon score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon, NY has 5 high schools with 3,159 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mount Vernon score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pelham Memorial High School
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Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
2. Mount Vernon Steam Academy
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
3. Denzel Washington School-arts
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 383 Students
4. Mount Vernon High School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1094 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon, NY has 4 middle schools with 1,228 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mount Vernon score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pelham Middle School
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Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
2. Benjamin Turner Middle School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 196 Students
3. Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
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Intellectus Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 7 • 51 Students
4. Amani Public Charter School
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Amani Public Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon, NY has 14 elementary schools with 5,168 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mount Vernon score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rebecca Turner Elementary School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 218 Students
2. Lincoln School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 498 Students
3. Hutchinson School
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Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
4. Pennington School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
5. Traphagen School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 322 Students
6. Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 367 Students
7. Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 404 Students
8. Edward Williams School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 473 Students
9. Grimes School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 411 Students
10. Graham School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Vernon, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Vernon, NY has a total population of 73,752 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Vernon, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mount Vernon, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Vernon, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Vernon, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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