Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards

500 W 41st St
New York, NY 10018
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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-4
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 5% in NY
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards's student population of 396 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards 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-hudson Yards is 0.76, which is more 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)
#168 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
≥95%
46%
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
30%
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Black
21%
16%
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White
16%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards is ranked #168 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-hudson Yards often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yardsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 212 Midtown West, P.s. 51 Elias Howe 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards?
396 students attend Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards part of?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards is part of Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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