Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 ranks in the top 20% 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 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-4
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2's student population of 271 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
24 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Success is for every child.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 ranks within the top 20% 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-bed Stuy 2 is 0.51, 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
#820 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
65%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 is ranked #820 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2is often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-williamsburg by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2?
271 students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 part of?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 located?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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