The prestigious list recognizes schools that excel academically and work to close achievement gaps across student groups.

The award highlights schools that excel in academic performance or have made significant strides in addressing achievement gaps.

Three Connecticut schools were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools Monday, earning the Department of Education’s award for high achievement or successfully closing achievement gaps. Those schools were: “Connecticut’s public schools are considered among the best in the nation,

Dunlap Middle School received one of the country's most prestigious recognitions for schools Monday when it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Dunlap was one of 18 schools in the state of Illinois to receive this high honor,

The designation recognizes schools which excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps.

West Lafayette Elementary School, part of the West Lafayette Community School Corp., was one of 16 Indiana schools named for 2024.

One local elementary school is being honored as tops in the state of Louisiana. Delcambre Elementary School in Iberia Parish is one of seven schools in Louisiana to be recognized