For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
10550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Grades: PK
| 313 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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