Elementary Schools in Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica

Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica is the sole elementary school located in the Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica district, which is ranked 20th out of 865 districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This exceptional charter school has consistently delivered outstanding academic results, ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools for the past three years.

Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica boasts exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments significantly higher than the state averages. In 2023-2024, 81.52% of 3rd graders and 79.55% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 42.6% and 47.05%, respectively. In math, the school had 100% proficiency for 3rd graders and 98.84% for 4th graders, compared to state averages of 53.93% and 58.03%.

Despite serving a diverse student population with a relatively high percentage (61.59%) of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica has consistently delivered exceptional educational outcomes. This suggests the school's strategies and practices may provide valuable insights for other schools, both charter and traditional public, on effective ways to improve academic achievement, especially among economically disadvantaged students.