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Best Mount Vernon Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,287 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY are Rebecca Turner Academy, Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Mount Vernon, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon Steam Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rebecca Turner Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 S 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Mount Vernon, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 7-9 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Gr: PK | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Mt Vernon Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
165 Esplanade Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
220 E 8th St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-4702

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY include Rebecca Turner Academy, Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
4 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?

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