Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick's student population of 514 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is ranked #12 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School-bushwick often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwickis often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bushwick?
514 students attend Success Academy Charter School-bushwick.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Success Academy Charter School-bushwick students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bushwick offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick part of?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is part of Success Academy Charter School-Bushwick School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick located?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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