• Enrollment

    878

  • School Code

    085

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Mount Vernon School

Academic Excellence and Diversity

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About Our School

At Mount Vernon School, we take pride in our dedication to academic excellence and diversity. With over 900 students in grades PK3-8th and a ranking among America's top schools by U.S. News, our students, staff, and parents work together to foster growth and learning in all areas. Our core belief, R.O.A.R. (Respect Others and Rise), reflects our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

We offer various programs and extracurricular activities, including an award-winning Debate Team, Multicultural Night, and a reinvigorated Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). Students can also participate in sports teams, robotics, Project Lead the Way, and Spanish Bilingual and ELL programs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for academic enrichment through our Honors Society, School Council, Afterschool Tutoring, and engaging Saturday Academy.

Unique Fact

Mount Vernon is Newark’s most diverse school with over 25 different languages spoken by the student body and staff.

School Information

  • Principal

    Serenia Farrell

  • Address

    142 Mount Vernon Place
    Newark, NJ 07106

  • Phone Number

    973-374-2090

  • Parent Liaison

    Dena Gordon
    973-374-2090

  • School Hours

    8:15 am - 3:05 pm

  • Uniform Colors

    Top: Navy Blue
    Bottom: Khaki

  • Before School Options

    None offered at this school

  • After School Options

    Cost: Free
    Grades: K-8
    End Time: 5:30 PM
    Provider: School

  • School Website

    www.nps.k12.nj.us/mtv

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More Information

Seats Available
Seats Available in Entry Grade last Year PK: 45 K: 104
Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School
1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year 		84%
School Attendance
Average Daily Attendance Last School Year Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year
96% 3%
School Data
Average Section Size Student to Teacher Ratio Teachers with 5 or more years of experience Retention of Effective and Highly Effective Teachers Percentage of Teachers with Advanced Degrees
20 15 to 1 60% 91% 47%
Technology
Number of Devices 1:1

For more information on school performance, please see the NJDOE’s website: www.nj.gov/education/data