For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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