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.
World School
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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.
Explore IB at PS9Dual Language Spanish
A robust Spanish dual-language program that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural appreciation from 3K through Grade 5.
Learn MoreHydroponic Farming & Sustainability
Partnering with NY Sun Works, our students grow strawberries, lettuce, and cucumbers in classroom hydroponic farms, developing science skills and climate leadership.
See Our FarmMark Your Calendar
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