Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards's student population of 396 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards 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-hudson Yards is 0.76, which is more 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
#168 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
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-hudson Yards's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards is ranked #168 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-hudson Yards often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yardsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 212 Midtown West, P.s. 51 Elias Howe, Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards?
396 students attend Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards part of?
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards is part of Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards School District.
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