For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,379 students in 10550, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 686 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 10550, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10550, NY are Amani Public Charter School, Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School and Hamilton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10550 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10550, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10550, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amani Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5050
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5050
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Turner Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
624 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5150
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5150
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Grimes School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
58 S 10th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5020
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5020
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Gr: 6-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Cecil H Parker School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
461 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5040
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5040
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10550, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10550, NY include Amani Public Charter School, Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School and Hamilton School.
How many public schools are located in 10550?
7 public schools are located in 10550.
What percentage of students in 10550 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 10550 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10550?
10550 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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