For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 518 students in 10550, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 10550, NY are Rebecca Turner Academy and Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 10550 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10550, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 10550 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denzel Washington School-arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10550, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rebecca Turner Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 S 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 high schools in 10550, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 10550, NY include Rebecca Turner Academy and Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public high schools are located in 10550?
2 public high schools are located in 10550.
What is the racial composition of students in 10550?
10550 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
