Best Middle Schools in District 18
The top middle schools in District 18, 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. 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 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
Uncommon Kings Charter School NYC1084 Lenox Road
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School205 Rockaway Parkway
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
Uncommon Canarsie Charter School NYC1070 EAST 104 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
5
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy5404 TILDEN AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Explore Excel Charter School1077 REMSEN AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
7
P.S. 66845 EAST 96 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
8
The Middle School of Media, Law and Fine Arts905 Winthrop Street
- 6–8 Middle School
9
I.S. 285 Meyer Levin5909 Beverly Road
- 6–8 Middle School
10
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek1400 LINDEN BOULEVARD
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
11
The Science And Medicine Middle School965 East 107 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
12
Middle School for Art and Philosophy1084 Lenox Road
- 6–8 Middle School
13
I.S. 211 John Wilson1001 EAST 100 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
14
I.S. 068 Isaac Bildersee956 EAST 82 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
15
Not ratedYABC Programs - Brooklyn and Queens6565 FLATLANDS AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
16
Not ratedLamad Academy Charter School1060 CLARKSON AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
17
Not ratedLenox Academy M. S. 96110001 Flatlands Avenue
- 6–8 Middle School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 18?
- Canarsie Ascend Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (72/100), ahead of Uncommon Kings Charter School NYC. 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 18?
- There are 17 middle schools in District 18.
- 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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