For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,483 students in 10552, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 691 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 10552, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10552, NY are Traphagen School, Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10552 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10552, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10552, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traphagen School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Pennington School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
175-177 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Gr: 6-9 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10552, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10552, NY include Traphagen School, Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Lincoln School.
How many public schools are located in 10552?
7 public schools are located in 10552.
What percentage of students in 10552 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 10552 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10552?
10552 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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