Best Middle Schools in District 18
The top middle schools in District 18, ranked by overall rating. Canarsie Ascend Charter School leads with 72/100, followed by Uncommon Kings Charter School NYC and Brooklyn Ascend Charter School. 17 middle schools in District 18 in total.
The ranking
1
Canarsie Ascend Charter School9719 FLATLANDS AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
72/100
2
Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc1084 Lenox Road
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
70/100
3
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School205 Rockaway Parkway
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
70/100
4
Uncommon Canarsie Charter School Nyc1070 EAST 104 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
67/100
5
Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy5404 TILDEN AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
62/100
6
Explore Excel Charter School1077 REMSEN AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
60/100
7
P.S. 66845 EAST 96 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
57/100
8
The Middle School Of Media, Law And Fine Arts905 Winthrop Street
6–8 Middle School
53/100
9
I.S. 285 Meyer Levin5909 Beverly Road
6–8 Middle School
46/100
10
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek1400 LINDEN BOULEVARD
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
45/100
11
The Science And Medicine Middle School965 East 107 Street
6–8 Middle School
44/100
12
Middle School For Art And Philosophy1084 Lenox Road
6–8 Middle School
40/100
13
I.S. 211 John Wilson1001 EAST 100 STREET
6–8 Middle School
38/100
14
I.S. 068 Isaac Bildersee956 EAST 82 STREET
6–8 Middle School
38/100
15
Yabc Programs - Brooklyn And Queens6565 FLATLANDS AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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16
Lamad Academy Charter School1060 CLARKSON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
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17
Lenox Academy M.S. 96110001 Flatlands Avenue
6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 18?
- Canarsie Ascend Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (72/100), ahead of Uncommon Kings Charter School NYC. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 18?
- There are 17 middle schools in District 18.
- 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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