Public School 9 The Sarah Smith Garnet School

P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet, formerly known as P.S. 009 Teunis G. Bergen, is an elementary school (PK-5) located in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The school was officially renamed in 2019 to honor Sarah Smith Garnet, a pioneering African-American principal and suffragist. It is recognized for its strong academic performance, with English Language Arts proficiency well above the citywide median and Mathematics proficiency also exceeding the median. The school maintains a notably low chronic absenteeism rate and reports no suspensions, contributing to a stable learning environment. P.S. 9 received full International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) accreditation in May 2024, emphasizing inquiry and project-based learning. It offers a Spanish Dual Language program and a variety of arts enrichment activities, including music and dance productions. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, describing it as a warm, tolerant, and diverse community where children's emotional well-being is prioritized. While some past feedback noted concerns about administrative consistency and a focus on test preparation in upper grades, the school actively engages in partnerships to enhance teaching practices.