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Best Schools in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
South Side, Mount Vernon, NY has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,458 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in South Side greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
The top high schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pelham Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1094 Students
3. Denzel Washington School-arts
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 383 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
The top middle schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pelham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students
2. Amani Public Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Amani Public Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
3. Benjamin Turner Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
The top elementary schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonial School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
2. Siwanoy School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
3. Lincoln School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 498 Students
4. Graham School
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Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
5. Hamilton School
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 354 Students
6. Grimes School
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 411 Students
7. Edward Williams School
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 473 Students
8. Rebecca Turner Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Side, Mount Vernon, NY has a total population of 14,718 with 26% 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 South Side, 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 South Side, 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
37.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Side, Mount Vernon, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
How many schools are in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY?
South Side, Mount Vernon, NY has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,458 students in total.
How do schools in South Side perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in South Side score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in South Side greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Side?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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