For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 383 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 67% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10550, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 88%.
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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10550, NY Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 383 students
10550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mount Vernon Pre-kindergarten Program (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Grades: PK
| 313 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 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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