For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 650 students in 10550, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 10550, NY are Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School and Cecil H Parker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10550 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10550, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10550, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Gr: PK | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 10550, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 10550, NY include Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School and Cecil H Parker School.
How many public preschools are located in 10550?
2 public preschools are located in 10550.
What is the racial composition of students in 10550?
10550 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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