PS 56 Lewis H. Latimer School is an NYC public elementary school located in Brooklyn's District 13 and offers classes from Pre-K through 5th grade. We became an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school in June 2024.

 

Our goal is to educate the whole child, with an engaging, challenging, and rigorous curriculum, an emphasis on healthy and happy living, and artistic endeavors on a daily basis. Through a collaborative effort, our entire school community, teachers, parents, support staff, and students work together to create a positive and productive school environment.

PS 56 is named after American inventor and patent draftsman, Lewis H. Latimer. A pioneer in the field of technology, he made significant contributions to the invention of the lightbulb and telephone and was a vocal advocate for education and equal rights.