P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Traditional / AcademicPrograms offered
Pre-K · K+
Annual tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
School continues
Through Grade 5
Total students
~530
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson is a high-performing, zoned NYC DOE public elementary school (PK-5) on the Upper West Side in District 3, and a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. Students consistently outperform city and state averages, with roughly 87-88% proficiency in ELA and math. The program pairs strong academics with weekly art, music, Spanish, technology/robotics and physical education, plus after-school enrichment through Arts & Athletics. As a zoned neighborhood school, in-zone families are effectively guaranteed a kindergarten seat, and admission is free through NYC's MySchools system.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Free; 2026-27 rate; Full-day Pre-K offered on-site (limited seats, ~18 reported). Applied for through the separate NYC DOE Pre-K/3K enrollment system, not the kindergarten cycle. [Detail: Pre-K / Full-day Pre-K]
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Free; 2026-27 rate; Zoned kindergarten; in-zone families effectively guaranteed a seat except in rare overcrowding. Not first-come-first-served — all on-time applications treated equally. Continues through Grade 5. After-school enrichment available via Arts & Athletics. [Detail: Kindergarten / General education K-5]
This school continues through Grade 5. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
Admissions
Leadership
Stephanie Saunders
Admissions contact
ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.govCulture & Community
A high-performing zoned neighborhood elementary school in District 3 emphasizing exceptionally high academic standards within a team environment of staff, administration and families. Core values: Kindness, Gratitude, Friendship, Perseverance, and Courage.
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