For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,674 students in 10552, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10552, NY are Traphagen School, Lincoln School and Pennington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10552 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10552, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10552, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traphagen School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Pennington School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
175-177 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Gr: 6-9 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10552, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10552, NY include Traphagen School, Lincoln School and Pennington School.
How many public middle schools are located in 10552?
5 public middle schools are located in 10552.
What is the racial composition of students in 10552?
10552 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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