Mount Vernon Leadership Academy vs Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 377 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
382 students
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
355 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Leadership Academy Mount Vernon, New York | Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1700 of 2,536 | #1154 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31537 of 50,301 | #20692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 382 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 40.6).
- •Mount Vernon Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 66.2%).
- •Mount Vernon Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.2).
- •Mount Vernon Leadership Academy is the larger school with 382 students compared with 355.
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 Mount Vernon Leadership Academy better than Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks higher (56.4 vs 40.6 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 Mount Vernon Leadership Academy and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
About 377 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy: 382. Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Leadership Academy and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School rank in New York?
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy is 1700th of 2,536 and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is 1154th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).