For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,116 students in 10553, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 10553, NY are Mount Vernon Honor Academy, Graham School and Edward Williams School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10553 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10553, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10553, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Graham School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Edward Williams School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
10553, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10553, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10553, NY include Mount Vernon Honor Academy, Graham School and Edward Williams School.
How many public schools are located in 10553?
3 public schools are located in 10553.
What is the racial composition of students in 10553?
10553 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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