8 Wisconsin Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Winners

WISCONSIN -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced the National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018, and eight in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin:

Bannach Elementary School - Stevens Point

College Park Elementary School - Greendale

Flynn Elementary School - Eau Claire

Gibraltar Elementary School - Fish Creek

Iron River Elementary School - Iron River

Parkview Elementary School - New London

Prairie View Elementary School - De Soto

Roosevelt Elementary School - Kenosha

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