Serving 977 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach ranks in the top 10% 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 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- 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 977 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
977 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach 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 - Bergen Beach is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
76%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach is ranked #307 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
977 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% 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, 2% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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