Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay ranks in the top 30% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay's student population of 219 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay ranks within the top 30% 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 - Sheepshead Bay is 0.66, 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
#1079 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
52%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 - Sheepshead Bay's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay is ranked #1079 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bayis often viewed alongside schools like Community Roots Charter School, P.s. 20 Clinton Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay?
219 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay is part of Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay School District.
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