The Packer Collegiate Institute

the packer collegiate institute is an independent, prek-12 school in beautiful brooklyn heights, one subway stop from lower manhattan. established on joralemon street in 1845, our school is located on a unique and historic campus. the packer early learning center, one block away at 100 clinton street, houses our pre-k and kindergarten classes. we serve over 1,000 students from throughout the five boroughs of new york city and the surrounding area in a diverse community of learners in which each person is valued and challenged. at packer, we strive to create a community of belonging that embodies our core values—scholarship, creativity, equity, integrity, joy and respect. we follow inclusive hiring processes deliberately and explicitly to attract the widest possible range of candidates representing varied identities, races, cultures, and economic backgrounds. we commit abundant resources to faculty and staff mentoring and professional development so that our employees develop skills that support academic and institutional excellence. packer educates students to: think deeply listen actively speak courageously act with purpose and heart visit our website to learn more.