Intellectus Preparatory Charter School vs Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 170 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
MT Vernon · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
97 students
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
355 students
| Measure | Intellectus Preparatory Charter School MT Vernon, New York | Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 100 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 785 | #1154 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1 of 15,369 | #20692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 97 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.1% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | MT Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Intellectus Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (99.6 vs 56.4).
- •Intellectus Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 66.2%).
- •Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 97.
- •Intellectus Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Intellectus Preparatory Charter School better than Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
On the Success Index (US), Intellectus Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (99.6 vs 56.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Intellectus Preparatory Charter School and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between MT Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School: 97. Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Intellectus Preparatory Charter School and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School rank in New York?
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School is 1st of 785 and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is 1154th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).