For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,459 students in 10552, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 671 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 10552, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10552, NY are Traphagen School, Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10552 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10552, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10552, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traphagen School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039
Gr: K-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Pennington School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 N High St
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 358-2700
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 358-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
175-177 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students
10552, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 7-9 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10552, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10552, NY include Traphagen School, Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Lincoln School.
How many public schools are located in 10552?
7 public schools are located in 10552.
What percentage of students in 10552 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 10552 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10552?
10552 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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