​Saint Joseph School in Fullerton Named National Blue Ribbon School

FULLERTON, MD — A private school in Fullerton was named a National Blue Ribbon School, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.

St. Joseph School on Belair Road was one of 50 private schools recognized with the national award.

Nationally, 329 public and private elementary, middle and high schools were selected based on overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps; they are an "inspiration and a model," the Department of Education said in a statement.

Here are the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools in Maryland:

• Arnold Elementary School, Arnold
• George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Towson
• Hereford High School, Parkton
• North Harford Elementary School, Pylesville
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Ellicott City
• Pasadena Elementary School, Pasadena
• Saint Joseph School, Fullerton
• Saint Patrick's Catholic School, Rockville
• Saint Pius X Regional School, Bowie
• White Marsh Elementary School, Mechanicsville

All National Blue Ribbon School award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 7-8.

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