Success Academy Charter Schools, New York | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL!!! We’re in week 3 at the Rosedale location in Queens. So far: The teachers yelled and chastised the children on ORIENTATION DAY! They only had the children for an introduction for an hour and a half. I emailed the office with my concerns and still haven’t received follow-up. In the meantime, Since day one the teachers and staff have constantly yelled, berated, and chastised my child and his classmates. My kid comes home everyday with stories and upset about how he was treated. If a child can not tell you what they learned only how they were treated and how they felt about the day, there is a problem!!! I have called and emailed the school for access to the online ParentSquare app and I am given the run around. Communication is abysmal. Lastly, two days ago my child’s teacher put his hands on my kid without warning or justification. He yanked him by the arm to make an “example” of him to show the other kids how to line up on a yellow line! My child is new to Success and in the fourth grade. His previous schools have been on military bases and he has never had issues or been mistreated until now. They force the kids to smile for pictures and videos to post (totally weird), you wouldn’t have to force the children to smile if they were really happy and enjoying themselves. I have called and left messages at the corporate office and am waiting for a call back. I am withdrawing my child and will make formal complaints with appropriate agencies. This is not a school. It is a CORPORATE entity who makes money off your children being enrolled and runs the school like a prison. They are only concerned with testing since that effects their funding. THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL. THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL.

Success Academy is an amazing school and community!! While there are many choices in NYC to educate your child, we have felt truly blessed that we were selected in the lottery process when our child was 6 years old, now almost 12 and thriving during remote learning. Again, my gratitude goes to the school!

While different news stories highlight controversial sensationalism, we as a family with Success for the last 6 years have only been met with support and guidance, from admin personnel to in class instructors. Their professionalism and respect coupled with swift reply exceeds my expectations. While nothing is perfect, we love Success because they keep evolving with relevance to feedback from families.

Be advised that his charter system is for families who commit to rolling up their sleeves and getting involved with their children’s progress to navigate the rigorous academic curriculum. This challenge really bonds the families as we help each other with advice and support. The teachers are like cheerleaders and I have seen so much hugging at pick up and drop off. In addition, there’s an emphasis on multiculturalism that did not exist when I was school aged.

Success Academy is renowned for academic prowess and performance but my child has also been enriched by the art, music, dance and performance curriculum that brings the parents to tears and laughter with each production. The parents who we’ve befriended are like family now. This school community has really touched our lives.