Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks in the top 1% 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 52%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% 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 721 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
721 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks within the top 1% 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 - Bensonhurst is 0.61, 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
#40 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 - Bensonhurst's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is ranked #40 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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, Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 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 52% 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?
721 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% 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.
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