Serving 1,022 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach 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 - Bergen Beach's student population of 1,022 students has grown by 141% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach is 0.40, 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
#644 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach is ranked #644 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beachis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 236 Mill Basin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach?
1,022 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach is part of Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach School District.
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