School of Creativity Innovation
PS 896 — Sunset Park, Brooklyn
A authentic, joyful learning where every child discovers their potential through inquiry, collaboration, and creative expression.
Serving grades 3K–5 with a student-centered approach that prepares children for a globally connected future.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 2018, The School of Creativity and Innovation serves students from 3K through 5th grade in the heart of Sunset Park. Our inquiry-based curriculum integrates core subjects with hands-on projects, ensuring learning is meaningful, engaging, and rooted in real-world application.
We believe education should be joyful and purposeful, fostering intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and integrity. Our community thrives on relationships—between students, teachers, and families—creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is seen, challenged, and celebrated.
What We Offer
Our Programs
Preparing students for a future of creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
Early Childhood (3K & Pre-K)
Our youngest learners explore through play, storytelling, and hands-on discovery, building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth in a nurturing environment.
Explore Early ChildhoodProject-Based Learning
Students tackle real-world challenges through interdisciplinary projects, developing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration while connecting classroom learning to their lives and communities.
See Our ProjectsGlobal & Cultural Competency
From Black History Month celebrations to multicultural assemblies, we cultivate empathy, perspective-taking, and a deep appreciation for diversity, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world.
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Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
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children's future.
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