National Blue Ribbon Schools Program

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a U.S. Department of Education award program created in 1982 that recognizes exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, the Department honors high-performing schools and schools that are making great strides in closing any achievement gaps between students. The U.S. Department of Education has presented the award to more than 9,000 schools since the program's founding in 1982.

National Blue Ribbon Schools Program

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a U.S. Department of Education award program created in 1982 that recognizes exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, the Department honors high-performing schools and schools that are making great strides in closing any achievement gaps between students. The U.S. Department of Education has presented the award to more than 9,000 schools since the program's founding in 1982.