Best High Schools in District 16
The top high schools in District 16, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology leads with 51/100, followed by Nelson Mandela High School and The Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance. 11 high schools in District 16 in total.
The ranking
1
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology1396 BROADWAY
- 9–12 High School
2
Nelson Mandela High School1700 FULTON STREET
- 9–12 High School
3
The Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance125 STUYVESANT AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
4
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School125 STUYVESANT AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
5
Boys and Girls High School1700 FULTON STREET
- 9–12 High School
6
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School NYC794 MONROE STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
7
EMBER Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation and Transformation500 MACON STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
8
Not ratedLaunch Expeditionary Learning Charter School1580 Dean Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
9
Not ratedBedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School82 LEWIS AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
10
Not ratedResearch and Service High School1700 FULTON STREET
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedUncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYC225 Patchen Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 16?
- Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology ranks highest by our overall rating (51/100), ahead of Nelson Mandela High School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in District 16?
- There are 11 high schools in District 16.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, 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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