For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 427 students in 10550, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in 10550, NY is Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 10550 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10550, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 10550 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denzel Washington School-arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10550, NY Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
10550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Gr: PK | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Youth Shelter Program Of West (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
220 E 8th St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-4702
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-4702
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 10550, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 10550, NY include Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public high schools are located in 10550?
1 public high schools are located in 10550.
What is the racial composition of students in 10550?
10550 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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