Best Elementary Schools in District 16
The top elementary schools in District 16, 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 3 leads with 95/100, followed by Brooklyn Brownstone School and Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School. 23 elementary schools in District 16 in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3787 Lafayette Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
Brooklyn Brownstone School272 Macdonough Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School82 LEWIS AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
P.S. 040 George W. Carver265 Ralph Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School500 MACON STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 005 Dr. Ronald McNair820 Hancock Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 021 Crispus Attucks180 CHAUNCEY STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 335 Granville T. Woods130 Rochester Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
9
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School NYC794 MONROE STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
10
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYC225 Patchen Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
La Cima Charter School800 GATES AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
12
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYC800 GATES AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy794 MONROE STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 026 Jesse Owens1014 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
15
EMBER Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation and Transformation500 MACON STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
16
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School856 QUINCY STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
17
Brighter Choice Community School280 HART STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
18
P.S. 025 Eubie Blake School787 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
19
P.S. 028 The Warren Prep Academy265 RALPH AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
20
P.S. 243K- The Weeksville School1580 Dean Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
21
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell616 QUINCY STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
22
P.S. 081 Thaddeus Stevens990 DEKALB AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
23
Not ratedBedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School II82 LEWIS AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 16?
- Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 ranks highest by our overall rating (95/100), ahead of Brooklyn Brownstone School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in District 16?
- There are 23 elementary schools in District 16.
- 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.
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