For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,405 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in South Side are Graham School, Edward Williams School and Cecil H Parker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY include Graham School, Edward Williams School and Cecil H Parker School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon?
the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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