Best Elementary Schools in District 16
The top elementary schools in District 16, ranked by overall rating. 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 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
2
Brooklyn Brownstone School272 Macdonough Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
84/100
3
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School82 LEWIS AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
4
P.S. 040 George W. Carver265 Ralph Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
83/100
5
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School500 MACON STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
81/100
6
P.S. 005 Dr. Ronald Mcnair820 Hancock Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
79/100
7
P.S. 021 Crispus Attucks180 CHAUNCEY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
77/100
8
P.S. 335 Granville T. Woods130 Rochester Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
69/100
9
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc794 MONROE STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
67/100
10
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School Nyc225 Patchen Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
63/100
11
La Cima Charter School800 GATES AVENUE
K–5 Elementary
61/100
12
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School Nyc800 GATES AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
59/100
13
P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy794 MONROE STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
56/100
14
P.S. 026 Jesse Owens1014 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
51/100
15
Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation500 MACON STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
16
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School856 QUINCY STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
43/100
17
Brighter Choice Community School280 HART STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
41/100
18
P.S. 025 Eubie Blake School787 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
40/100
19
P.S. 028 The Warren Prep Academy265 RALPH AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
37/100
20
P.S. 243k- The Weeksville School1580 Dean Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
32/100
21
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell616 QUINCY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
25/100
22
P.S. 081 Thaddeus Stevens990 DEKALB AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
24/100
23
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School Ii82 LEWIS AVENUE
K–5 Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 16?
- Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 ranks highest by overall rating (95/100), ahead of Brooklyn Brownstone School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 16?
- There are 23 elementary schools in District 16.
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