For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 518 students in 10550, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 10550, NY are Rebecca Turner Academy and Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 10550 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10550, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10550, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rebecca Turner Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 S 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
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
10550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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 Rebecca Turner Academy and Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public high schools are located in 10550?
2 public high schools are located in 10550.
What is the racial composition of students in 10550?
10550 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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