Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3

787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 494 students in grades 2-8, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks in the top 10% 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 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3's student population of 494 students has grown by 212% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
38 teachers

School Rankings

Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks within the top 10% 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-bed Stuy 3 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#385 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
78%
52%
78%
49%
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Black
51%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.60
(22-23)
13.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is ranked #385 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3?
494 students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 part of?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 located?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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