Best Schools in Mt. Vernon, New York
1 schools · 1 Middle
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Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
Middle · Intellectus Preparatory Charter School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
2.6
out of 10
Median Home
$331,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
2.6
out of 10
Median Home
$331,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Mt. Vernon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 rated schools; 1 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intellectus Preparatory Charter School | 2.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 2.6/10
- Median household income
- $97,105
- Median home value
- $331,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Avg commute
- 36 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Mt. Vernon compares
Median household income
$97k
104% of New York median
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School runs Mt. Vernon's public schools
1 public school. Intellectus Preparatory Charter School is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Mt. Vernon is a Intellectus Preparatory Charter School school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Mt. Vernon, New York
Mt. Vernon, New York is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 2.6 out of 10, schools in Mt. Vernon face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mt. Vernon is Intellectus Preparatory Charter School with a composite score of 2.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mt. Vernon is served by 1 school district: INTELLECTUS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL. These districts collectively serve 87 students.
Mt. Vernon's community shows 52% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $97,105. The poverty rate in the area is 6.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 students · 6th–8th | 2.6 |
Schools in Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon, New York · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$97,105
Median Home Value
$331,400
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
Population
21,499
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Community Profile
Mt. Vernon has a median household income of $97,105. It is a well-educated community where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $331,400, with a median rent of $1,770/month. The local poverty rate of 6.8% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Mt. Vernon, New York
How many schools are in Mt. Vernon, New York?
Mt. Vernon has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mt. Vernon, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mt. Vernon is 2.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Mt. Vernon, New York?
The top-ranked school in Mt. Vernon on MySchoolScout is Intellectus Preparatory Charter School with a composite score of 2.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Mt. Vernon, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Mt. Vernon on MySchoolScout is Intellectus Preparatory Charter School with a composite score of 2.6/10.
How many school districts serve Mt. Vernon, New York?
Mt. Vernon is served by 1 school district: Intellectus Preparatory Charter School.
What is the education level in Mt. Vernon, New York?
According to Census data, 52% of adults in Mt. Vernon have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mt. Vernon, New York?
The median household income in Mt. Vernon is approximately $97,105 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mt. Vernon, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.