Best Middle Schools in District 16
The top middle schools in District 16, ranked by overall rating. Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 leads with 95/100, followed by Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School and M.S. 267 Math, Science & Technology. 14 middle 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
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School82 LEWIS AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
3
M.S. 267 Math, Science & Technology800 GATES AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
73/100
4
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc794 MONROE STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
67/100
5
M.S. 035 Stephen Decatur272 Macdonough Street
6–8 Middle School
63/100
6
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School Nyc225 Patchen Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
63/100
7
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School1580 Dean Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
60/100
8
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School Nyc800 GATES AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
59/100
9
The Brooklyn Green School130 Rochester Avenue
6–8 Middle School
48/100
10
Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation500 MACON STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
44/100
11
Madiba Prep Middle School1014 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
43/100
12
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School856 QUINCY STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
43/100
13
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business125 STUYVESANT AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
27/100
14
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell616 QUINCY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
25/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 16?
- Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 ranks highest by overall rating (95/100), ahead of Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 16?
- There are 14 middle 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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