At a Glance
A high-achieving K-8 charter in southeast Queens where math proficiency rivals the city's top schools
Best suited for
Families who prioritize strong academic outcomes, are comfortable with the structure and culture of the Success Academy model, and can navigate a charter lottery and a car-dependent commute.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Math proficiency of 96.3% and an overall score of 3.78/4 place this among the top performers in the entire district
- Grade 8 math hit 100% proficiency, and grades 6-7 ELA both exceeded 95%
- 2025 marks a sharp rebound after a 2022-2024 dip, suggesting recent instructional or leadership changes are working
- K-8 continuity in a single building lets families stay put through middle school rather than reapplying for middle school slots
Things to consider
- Charter lottery admission means there is no guaranteed seat — apply early and have a backup zoned school
- No subway within walking distance; the commute will likely require a car or bus for most families outside the immediate area
- The student body is fairly homogeneous (90% Black); families looking for greater racial/ethnic diversity may want to compare with other options
- Family survey data is essentially absent, so parent voice isn't well documented in the dataset — ask other Success Academy parents directly
- The reported chronic absenteeism figure of 88.1% is unusually high and worth asking the school to explain at an open house
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 29
District 29 is a wide middle-of-the-pack district overall, with an average score of about 2.21/4 — this school sits at 3.78, well above peers. Among the listed peer schools, only its sister Success Academy Rosedale campus comes close; every zoned option in the peer list scores significantly lower.
Academics
This is a standout academic profile. At 92.6% ELA proficiency and 96.3% math proficiency, this school runs roughly 35-40 percentage points above the District 29 averages of 57% ELA and 54% math. Math has been consistently stronger than ELA, and the 2025 results mark a sharp rebound after a multi-year dip (ELA dropped to 80.8% in 2023, math to 84% in 2022). The recovery is real and recent. By grade, proficiency climbs steadily through middle school — grade 8 math hits 100%, and grades 6-7 ELA both clear 95%.
Culture
Attendance is healthy at 95.1%, well above the district average of 91%. However, the reported chronic absenteeism rate of 88.1% is unusually high and worth probing at a school open house — that figure seems out of step with the strong daily attendance and may reflect a data quirk or a very specific definition worth asking about. Family survey data is essentially nonexistent (1 response), so there's no real signal from parents in the dataset on trust, communication, or satisfaction.
Community
The student body is 90% Black, with small shares of Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and Native American students — a diversity index of 26% reflects a fairly homogeneous population. The economic need index of 51.7 is moderate, meaning just over half of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. The community mirrors the surrounding St. Albans neighborhood, which is largely middle-income, predominantly Black, and home to many long-time homeowner families.
Neighborhood
St. Albans is a stable, residential neighborhood in southeast Queens where median household income sits near $98,000 and homeownership reaches 75% — higher than most of the borough. About 13% of households have children, and the poverty rate is low at 9%. The BA+ education rate of 24% suggests a mix of working- and middle-class families, many of whom have put down long-term roots.
There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk of the school, so families rely on cars, school buses, or local bus routes to get here.
Enrollment & applying
Enrollment availability is tracked from the school's published listings and refreshed daily. Confirm cycle dates on the school's own site before applying.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 a good school?
- On Motley, Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 earns an overall rating of 95/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 29 average.
- What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 serve?
- Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 serves grades K to 8.
- How do students get into Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6?
- Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 public, charter, or private?
- Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 29.
- What neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 in?
- Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6 is in St. Albans, Queens.