For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,158 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, NY are Traphagen School, Amani Public Charter School and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, NY (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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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.
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5050
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5050
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Benjamin Turner Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
624 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5150
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5150
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Grimes School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
58 S 10th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5020
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5020
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Gr: 6-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Cecil H Parker School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 middle schools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, NY include Traphagen School, Amani Public Charter School and Lincoln School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon?
15 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mount Vernon include: Pennington School vs. Lincoln School, Lincoln School vs. Pennington School, Hamilton School vs. Cecil H Parker School
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