Success Academy Charter School-bushwick

139 Menahan St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
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Top 5%
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5% in NY
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks within the top 5% 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-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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#61 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
≥95%
46%
90-94%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
72%
30%
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Black
18%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is ranked #61 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 46% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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