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Charter Schools in The Bronx, NY

Success in Your Neighborhood

Students in the Bronx excel when they attend Success Academy, New York City’s premier charter school.

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Our Advantage

Why Success Academy?

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Structured School Design

Each Success Academy campus provides intellectual rigor within a clearly structured environment and beautiful facilities. Our teachers focus on effective classroom management that, coupled with a distraction-free environment, lets students maximize their learning.

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Academic Excellence

Hands-on learning, both within and outside the classroom, is essential at Success Academy and makes our schools some of the best charter schools in the Bronx. Our well-rounded foundation caters to the whole child to nurture students’ character, self-belief, and knowledge.

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100% College Acceptance

Success Academy students work closely with our College Access & Preparedness team to find the right college fit for academic success and financial support. To date, 100% of our students have been accepted to four-year colleges, with 72% of those students receiving offers from selective institutions that include Ivy League schools.

Locations

Bronx Charter Schools Near Me

With 13 locations throughout the Bronx, your student’s educational journey begins in elementary school and takes them all the way through the middle school experience. Students then matriculate to one of three Success Academy high schools in Brooklyn, Harlem, and Manhattan.

We’re now accepting K-4 applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Electives

Arts and Athletics in The Bronx

Learning doesn’t begin and end during the school day. Extracurricular activities and after-school programs provide academic and interpersonal enrichment for Success Academy students, helping them develop and thrive as they pursue their unique talents and interests. Success Academy schools offer a wide range of programs to help foster curiosity and growth, including the following:

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Chess

Mastering chess helps students think strategically, build confidence, and make smarter decisions.

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Visual Arts

Visual arts such as working in clay, photography, textiles, and more, allow students to experiment and develop their technical skills and confidence.

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Music

Music students learn how to compose, improvise, and play instruments. After-school music clubs can even turn into opportunities in the Network chorus or elective classwork.

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Theater

Students who participate in theater arts hone their craft, gain confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and learn the power of taking risks.

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Soccer

Success Academy’s soccer program starts in Kindergarten with basic skills and rules, but students can progress to organized team play as early as third grade.

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Dance

Success Academy’s dance program begins as early as middle school, where students learn the fundamentals of group performance and culminates in performances for select students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to apply or attend your charter school?

No! Applying to Success Academy takes a few minutes and is completely free. Attending Success Academy is also free. Admission to Success Academy schools is determined by a random lottery after the application deadline.

Ready to kick start your student’s education? Apply now.

What grades does Success Academy offer?

Success Academy is a K-12 program. Currently, we only accept applications from potential new students for grades K-6. Once your child is enrolled at Success Academy, they are guaranteed a seat through grade 12.

What electives, field studies, sports, or clubs do you offer students?

Success Academy students thrive in an environment that encourages participation in countless electives activities, clubs, and sports. Whether it’s music, dance, theater, basketball, chess, debate, soccer, or visual arts, there is an activity for your student. Additionally, our students enjoy regular field trips around New York City and beyond to build community and learn through experience. Not only that, but they are all free!

Is there a uniform or dress code policy?

All Success Academy students must wear uniforms. The school provides a free uniform for all new students. While all students must adhere to their grade’s uniform guidelines, they may wear the uniform that best conforms with their gender identity.

How does your school accommodate students with learning disabilities?

Success Academy serves children with an array of special education services and programs. We work with the NYC Department of Education and other external agencies to ensure occupational, speech, and physical therapists are available for students with related needs. Specialists are available to help discuss your child’s IEP.

Does your curriculum meet state educational standards?

Because Success Academy is a public school, we meet all New York State educational standards. In addition, our schools lead the state in performance across ELA and Math scores on standardized tests. Passing rates for students at Success Academy charter schools outpace other charter and NYC DOE schools by over 25%.

Schools

Additional NYC Charter School Locations

Success Academy’s city-wide network of charter schools levels the playing field for students across New York City. In addition to our Bronx locations, SA offers multiple school options for students in the following boroughs: Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.

 

To learn more about the unique opportunities Success Academy can afford your student, take a virtual tour. If you know your student is ready to thrive at a Success Academy in The Bronx, apply now.

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