For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,885 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, NY are Traphagen School, Pennington School and Mount Vernon Honor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Vernon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Traphagen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Pennington School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
(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
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 N High St
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 358-2700
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 358-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Mount Vernon, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 7-9
| 474 students
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Grades: PK
| 313 students
Mt Vernon Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
165 Esplanade Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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 preschools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, NY include Traphagen School, Pennington School and Mount Vernon Honor Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
8 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Vernon include: Traphagen School vs. Pennington School, Edward Williams School vs. Cecil H Parker School, Pennington School vs. Traphagen School
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