Illinois State Board of Education issued the following announcement on Sept. 26.
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, naming 25 Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools among recipients of the prestigious award. The diverse awardees include an elementary school with less than 200 students and a high school with more than 4,000 students. Sixteen are public schools, and nine are nonpublic schools. Two schools received recognition for their exemplary progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups. Twenty-three schools received recognition for overall exemplary academic performance.
“We are very proud of our 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools for exemplifying Illinois’ commitment to equity and excellence,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. “Illinois’ Blue Ribbon Schools are nationwide leaders in academic achievement. They challenge students to think critically about today’s and tomorrow’s issues and equip students with the skills they need to thrive. To the teachers, staff, administrators, students, families, and volunteers whose passion and drive make their schools great, congratulations on a well-deserved recognition.”
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will honor the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.
Illinois ’2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools are:
Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts in Chicago
Banner Elementary School in Dunlap
Bannockburn School in Bannockburn
Columbus Elementary School in Edwardsville
Eastview Elementary School in Algonquin
Glen Oaks Elementary School in Hickory Hills
Hawthorn Elementary School South in Vernon Hills
Ivy Hall Elementary School in Buffalo Grove
Ivy Hill Elementary School in Arlington Heights
Kingsley Elementary School in Naperville
Madison Elementary School in Hinsdale
Maine South High School in Park Ridge
Old St. Mary's School in Chicago
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in Chicago
Prescott Elementary School in Chicago
Roslyn Road Elementary School in Barrington
Saint Benedict Preparatory School in Chicago
Saint Raymond School in Mount Prospect
Saints Cyril and Methodius School in Lemont
St. Athanasius School in Evanston
Timothy Christian High School in Elmhurst
Tri-Valley Middle School in Downs
Wheaton Academy in West Chicago
William Fremd High School in Palatine
View profiles of the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
The U.S. Department of Education began the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program in 1982 to bring public attention to exemplary schools in the United States and to facilitate communication and the sharing of best practices within and among schools. The coveted award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.
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