The School’s Purpose: Public School 97 shall provide a high-quality education to every child under its care. At its core are staff, parents and the community providing a learning environment to meet the standards and to improve student performance. The Long Range View: Public School 97 is a collaborative school community dedicated to achieving an equitable education for all our students. Through standards-driven instruction, and the development of values our students will be able to function in the community as responsible decision-makers, productive citizens and lifelong learners.