Mount Vernon STEAM Academy vs Pennington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
747 students
Pennington School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
409 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon STEAM Academy Mount Vernon, New York | Pennington School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,079 | #1235 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13743 of 16,910 | #22244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 747 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 28.1).
- •Pennington School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Pennington School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Pennington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 70.1%).
- •Pennington School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •Mount Vernon STEAM Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 409.
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 STEAM Academy better than Pennington School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington School ranks higher (54.2 vs 28.1 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 STEAM Academy and Pennington School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy: 747. Pennington School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon STEAM Academy and Pennington School rank in New York?
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy is 1065th of 1,079 and Pennington School is 1235th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).