SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE

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.