For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,520 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in North Side are Traphagen School, Pennington School and Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Traphagen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Pennington School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY include Traphagen School, Pennington School and Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon?
the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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