At a Glance
A charter elementary school serving grades K-4 in St. Albans with limited academic data but operating in a stable, homeowner-dominated neighborhood.
Families seeking a charter elementary option in a stable, homeowner-dominated Queens neighborhood who are comfortable with lottery admissions and want to be part of the Achievement First network — provided they can verify current academic performance through direct inquiry since public data is limited. Families who prioritize transit access or detailed academic transparency may want to explore other options.
- Part of the Achievement First charter network, which operates top-performing schools in District 29
- Serves early elementary grades (K-4), allowing families to establish consistent school community early
- Located in a high-stability, high-homeownership neighborhood with low poverty
- No academic performance data available — parents cannot compare test scores to district or peer schools
- Family survey participation was essentially non-existent (0% response rate), limiting insight into parent satisfaction and school culture
- Charter lottery admissions mean placement is not guaranteed and may require application planning
- Located in a neighborhood with lower education orientation (37.55) and limited transit options (38.7)
- As an elementary school only, families will need to navigate middle school transitions in District 29
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 29
Among peer schools in District 29, Achievement First network schools consistently rank at the top — Success Academy Springfield Gardens scores 95/100 and Success Academy Rosedale scores 91/100. However, this specific Achievement First Legacy school lacks the academic data that would place it within that ranking context. The district's top-performing schools are predominantly charter schools, suggesting this network has strong local outcomes, but data for this particular campus is not available for verification.
Academic performance data is not available for this school in the current dataset, preventing direct comparison to the district average of 56.9% ELA and 53.7% math proficiency. Without test score data, parents cannot easily assess how students here perform relative to nearby schools in District 29.
Survey participation was extremely limited with only 1 family response and a 0% response rate, making it difficult to assess school culture from family feedback. Teacher-reported safety stands at 93.9%, slightly below the district average of 93.85%, which is relatively high. The suspension rate of 0.94% aligns with the district average, suggesting standard discipline practices. Without meaningful survey data, the day-to-day feel of the school—family engagement, trust in leadership, and community cohesion—cannot be reliably characterized from the available metrics.
Community demographic data is not available for this specific school. The St. Albans neighborhood shows a median household income of $97,911 with a low 9.2% poverty rate and 74.7% homeownership—indicating a predominantly stable, middle-to-upper income community. The BA+ education rate of 24.3% suggests a working-class to middle-class population. As a charter school with lottery admissions, the student body may differ demographically from the surrounding neighborhood.
St. Albans is a stable, residential Queens neighborhood with a strong homeowner presence (74.7%) and a median home value approaching $600,000. The area scores very high on stability (97.32) and health environment (84.67), but lower on education orientation (37.55) and transit access (38.7). Safety scores (65.13) are moderate. With only 13.3% of households having children and a low poverty rate of 9.2%, it's a quieter, family-oriented community rather than a densely kid-heavy area.
Transit access scores low at 38.7, suggesting families will likely rely on cars or buses rather than convenient subway access. The area is primarily residential with moderate walkability for local errands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Achievement First Legacy Charter School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Achievement First Legacy Charter School yet on Motley. It's a charter school serving grades K to 4 in St. Albans.
- What grades does Achievement First Legacy Charter School serve?
- Achievement First Legacy Charter School serves grades K to 4.
- How do students get into Achievement First Legacy Charter School?
- Achievement First Legacy Charter School is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Achievement First Legacy Charter School public, charter, or private?
- Achievement First Legacy Charter School is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 29.
- What neighborhood is Achievement First Legacy Charter School in?
- Achievement First Legacy Charter School is in St. Albans, Queens.
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