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Sarah Smith Garnet

PS 009 — Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

A inclusive, inquiry-driven elementary education where every child’s curiosity is celebrated and nurtured.

3K–Grade 5 IB World School • First PYP-accredited school in District 13 • Serving a vibrant, diverse community.

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 1893, PS9 Sarah Smith Garnet is a 3K–Grade 5 public school in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and the first International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) school in District 13. Our inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum empowers students to become compassionate leaders and lifelong learners.

We celebrate our students for being their authentic selves and foster a community where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. From hydroponic farming to student-led climate action, PS9 prepares young minds to make a difference in their world.

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IB PYP
World School
3K–5
Grades Served
2024
IB Accreditation
Year
130+
Neighborhood
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What We Offer

Our Programs

A world of discovery, from 3K to Grade 5.

International Baccalaureate PYP

Our inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework builds conceptual understanding and nurtures students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

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Dual Language Spanish

A robust Spanish dual-language program that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural appreciation from 3K through Grade 5.

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Hydroponic Farming & Sustainability

Partnering with NY Sun Works, our students grow strawberries, lettuce, and cucumbers in classroom hydroponic farms, developing science skills and climate leadership.

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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.

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