For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,284 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public schools in North Side are Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Traphagen School and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY include Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Traphagen School and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon?
the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon 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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