Serving 643 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst 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 - Bensonhurst's student population of 643 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst 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 - Bensonhurst is 0.59, 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
#52 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
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 - Bensonhurst's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is ranked #52 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 - Bensonhurst often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurstis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Talented Scholars, P.s. 247 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?
643 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is part of Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst located?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
School Reviews
Review Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
