Success Academy Charter School at Union Square was founded in 2013 and is one of a growing network of Success Academy schools modeled after the flagship school in Harlem. The school’s diverse student body and rich curriculum, with daily exposure to the arts and sciences, makes it an outstanding choice for students in the Gramercy Park neighborhood.
Success Academy Union Square has done a good job of retaining teachers and has various options for children with special needs and learning differences. Children at the Union Square school enter the impressive, oak-paneled lobby of the Washington Irving Campus, which houses five small high schools and is always bursting with energy. The school lacks a playground, so for recess children are escorted to nearby parks, except for kindergartners who have their own on-campus playroom.
Success Academy is committed to fostering an exciting environment where kids can deepen their curiosity and grow into confident, self-determined, young adults. Teachers limit direct instruction, instead fostering students’ independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
The school’s rich curriculum includes daily science experiments, exposure to the arts, a well-rounded approach to math and STEM subjects and frequent class trips. Electives include art, sports, chess, music and dance. The school sparks each child’s talents and fosters an enthusiasm for learning at the core of everything they do.
Success Academy Charter School - Union Square and Middle School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
40 Irving Pl,
New York, NY
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Waldman
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
51.7%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
2%
State Average
20%
Math
1%
State Average
22%
Student Diversity
Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.9%
Hispanic
25.7%
White
17.8%
Black
17.6%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#8
Best Charter ES in New York
#11
Best Public ES in New York
#18
Most Diverse Public MS in New York
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/21/2024
My daughter transfer from charter school we felt she fit right in this school . We only wish we would have found this school earlier when she started school . This was well diverse also they provide 2 teachers in each class . So never a substitute or lesson missed. They provide your first uniform any additional you would have to pay . Teachers really care for the students also School spirit is amazing, there's, activities ,trips . This is a great school so sad it's her last year . If you are seeking for a school that teaches structure values and fun atmosphere also focus on students to succeed and be leaders. I would choose this school .
GreatSchools Reviews
9/25/2024
I had to take my kids away from this corrosive environment. The principal herself told me I should be satisfied with my son's poor F&P reading score because, "He passed." Mind you my son's reading score on the NY State exam put him above the 95th percentile for all 3rd graders. Also my son's reading...
10/5/2020
We are very happy with SAUS. Everything about the school, the teaching, and the curriculum has exceeded our expectations. Initially I was a bit apprehensive about the academic rigor because I was not sure if it would be too much for my daughter. Well...my daughter LOVES school and wakes up every day...
11/8/2018
From an educational stand point it is simply amazing. Our twins would not be excelling the way they are at Success Academy if they were in Public School. In fact it - is November 2018 right now and their friends who are in Kindergarten @ public school won't be getting their first homework till the e...
6/21/2018
It started out great. But this past year under this principal has gone down hill. It has become stricter classroom environment and overall school experience. Grades 3 and 4 concentrate solely on state tests from January through May with no new content being taught. The school policy is not to send a...
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Map
About Gramercy Park
List Price Range
$522K - $11.2M
Homes For Sale
167
Average Home Value
$1,504,802
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Household Income
$163,006
% of College Grads
86.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,661 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
90.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Peter's Field
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Augustus St. Gaudens Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Stuyvesant Square
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Events
Union Square Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lower East Side Playground
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Asser Levy Playground
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