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P.S. 97 Highlawn

21K097 — Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

A creative, inclusive elementary education where every child discovers their inner leader.

Pre-K to 5th Grade • 800+ students • A vibrant, multilingual community

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About Our School

Where education is an art .

Founded in 1923, P.S. 97 The Highlawn School serves Pre-K through 5th grade with a rigorous, arts-infused curriculum that develops 21st-century skills and celebrates our multicultural community.

We believe every child is a leader, and our active learning environment—from the science lab to the greenhouse—ensures success for all students while fostering kindness, curiosity, and global citizenship.

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800+
Students
in Pre-K–5
30+
Special Programs
100%
Smartboards &
Wireless Tech
50+
Years of
Community Trust

What We Offer

Our Programs

A world-class education where creativity meets technology.

Arts & Culture

From Inside Broadway to the PS 97 Chorus and New York City Ballet partnerships, our arts programs ignite creativity and confidence in every student.

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STEM & Leadership

Our science lab, greenhouse, and Leader in Me Academy develop critical thinkers and problem-solvers who are ready to change the world.

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Community & Wellness

Family Yoga, Cookshop, and the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable program ensure our students thrive—mind, body, and spirit—while building lifelong connections.

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Upcoming Events

School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.

A live events calendar, right here.

Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.

Tax Deductible

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children's future.

Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.