For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 411 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Mount Vernon, NY is Amani Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mount Vernon, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amani Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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 charter schools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mount Vernon, NY include Amani Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public charter schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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