For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 307 students in the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public school in Oakwood Heights is Mount Vernon Honor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon, NY include Mount Vernon Honor Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon?
the neighborhood of Oakwood Heights, Mount Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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