Best Middle Schools in District 16
The top middle 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 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 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School82 LEWIS AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
M.S. 267 Math, Science & Technology800 GATES AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
4
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School NYC794 MONROE STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
5
M.S. 035 Stephen Decatur272 Macdonough Street
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYC225 Patchen Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
7
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School1580 Dean Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
8
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYC800 GATES AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
9
The Brooklyn Green School130 Rochester Avenue
- 6–8 Middle School
10
EMBER Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation and Transformation500 MACON STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
Madiba Prep Middle School1014 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
12
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School856 QUINCY STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
13
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business125 STUYVESANT AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
14
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell616 QUINCY STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 16?
- Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 3 ranks highest by our overall rating (95/100), ahead of Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many middle schools are in District 16?
- There are 14 middle 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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