For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,251 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, NY are Traphagen School, Lincoln School and Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Traphagen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Pennington School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Amani Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 N Columbus Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5110
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5110
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5050
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5050
Grades: K-8
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Turner Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
624 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5150
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5150
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1111.
Grimes School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1212.
Graham School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 E 5th St
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-2800
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #1313.
Edward Williams School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Union Ln
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5070
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5070
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1414.
Cecil H Parker School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Mount Vernon, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 7-9
| 474 students
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Grades: PK
| 313 students
Mt Vernon Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
165 Esplanade Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, NY include Traphagen School, Lincoln School and Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon?
15 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mount Vernon include: Lincoln School vs. Pennington School, Pennington School vs. Lincoln School, Hamilton School vs. Cecil H Parker School
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