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Best Middle Schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)

The top middle schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 leads with 97/100, followed by Academy of Arts and Letters and Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School. 11 middle schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) in total.

The ranking

1
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 170 Tompkins Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
2
Academy of Arts and Letters344 MONROE STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School832 MARCY AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NYC141 MACON STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
5
P.S./I.S. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Health & Science Academy850 Kent Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Restoration Academy31 NEW YORK AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
P.S. 373 - Brooklyn Transition Center185 ELLERY STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
8
P.S. K140141 MACON STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
9
P.S. 36870 TOMPKINS AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
10
M.S. 258 (ALC)141 MACON STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
11
Adult and Continuing Education475 NOSTRAND AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)?
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of Academy of Arts and Letters. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many middle schools are in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)?
There are 11 middle schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Which of these fits your child?

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