19 Pennsylvania Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Winners

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018, and 19 in Pennsylvania are included. In total, 349 schools were recognized as being National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2018. Of the 349 schools, 300 are public and 49 are private.

The coveted recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, the Department of Education explains.

"I'm pleased to celebrate with you as your school is named a National Blue Ribbon School," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in a video message to the honorees. "We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Congratulations on your students' accomplishments and for your extraordinary commitment to meeting their unique needs."

Now in its 36th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has now recognized more than 8,800 schools. Click here to see all Blue Ribbon Winners from 1982-2018.

Here are this year's National Blue Ribbon Schools in Pennsylvania:

1. Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School, Philadelphia
2. Ancillae‐Assumpta Academy, Wyncote
3. Bloomsburg Area High School, Bloomsburg
4. George A Ferrell Elementary School, Picture Rocks
5. Greenwood High School, Millerstown
6. Harrisburg High School SciTech Campus, Harrisburg
7. Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, Bethlehem
8. Mater Dei Catholic School, Lansdale
9. Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School, Maple Glen
10. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Doylestown
11. Ridgway Area High School, Ridgway
12. Robert Morris Elementary School, Scranton
13. Rolling Ridge Elementary School, Erie
14. Saint Joseph/Saint Robert School, Warrington
15. Saint Jude Catholic School, Chalfont
16. Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School, Southampton
17. St. Mary Magdalen School, Media
18. Saints Peter and Paul School, West Chester
19. William M. Meredith School, Philadelphia

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