Best High Schools in District 16
The top high schools in District 16, ranked by overall rating. Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School leads with 83/100, followed by Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School NYC and Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYC. 11 high schools in District 16 in total.
The ranking
1
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School82 LEWIS AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
2
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc794 MONROE STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
67/100
3
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School Nyc225 Patchen Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
63/100
4
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School1580 Dean Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
60/100
5
Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation500 MACON STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
6
Research And Service High School1700 FULTON STREET
9–12 High School
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7
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance125 STUYVESANT AVENUE
9–12 High School
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8
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School125 STUYVESANT AVENUE
9–12 High School
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9
Boys And Girls High School1700 FULTON STREET
9–12 High School
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10
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology1396 BROADWAY
9–12 High School
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11
Nelson Mandela High School1700 FULTON STREET
9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 16?
- Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (83/100), ahead of Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School NYC. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 16?
- There are 11 high schools in District 16.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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