SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 621 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE is a high-performing public charter school located in the Irving Place neighborhood of Manhattan. As part of the extensive Success Academy network—the largest and highest-performing charter school system in New York City—this campus adheres to the organization’s rigorous academic model. The school focuses on a structured, results-oriented curriculum that emphasizes mastery in literacy, mathematics, and science, aiming to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success in competitive middle and high schools and, ultimately, higher education.

The school is characterized by its high expectations, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on character development and student discipline. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and fostering a culture of academic achievement, Success Academy-Union Square strives to close the achievement gap for its scholars. The school is tuition-free and open to all students, though it operates via a lottery system typical of New York City charter schools, drawing families who are looking for a highly structured, intensive alternative to traditional district public schools.

For more information, contact SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE at (646) 790-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.