On September 19, 2023, Governor Greg Abbott extended his heartfelt congratulations to 29 Texas schools that have achieved the prestigious recognition of being named National Blue Ribbon Schools for the year 2023. The distinguished honor was bestowed upon these educational institutions by the U.S. Department of Education, in recognition of their exceptional academic performance and outstanding efforts in closing achievement gaps.
"Being chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School is a special distinction, and I congratulate the students, educators, and parents of these 29 Texas schools for their hard work and dedication to promoting excellence," remarked Governor Abbott.
Furthermore, he underscored Texas's ongoing commitment to prioritizing the educational needs of its students. Governor Abbott stressed the state's dedication to providing students with the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed, reinforcing Texas's reputation as a national leader in education success.
"In Texas, we will continue to support every student to chart a course toward a brighter future," Governor Abbott affirmed.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a prestigious recognition that encompasses both public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. These schools are acknowledged either for their outstanding overall academic excellence or for making significant progress in closing achievement gaps among various student subgroups.
The following 29 Texas schools were recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools:
- St. Theresa Catholic School, Diocese of Austin
- Elementary School, Brownsville ISD
- House Creek Elementary School, Copperas Cove ISD
- Cross Plains Elementary School, Cross Plains ISD
- Rosemont Upper School, Dallas ISD
- Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School, Dallas ISD
- Sunset Elementary School, Dumas ISD
- Falls City Elementary School, Falls City ISD
- Frankston Elementary School, Frankston ISD
- Maxfield Elementary School, Gorman ISD
- Honey Grove Elementary School, Honey Grove ISD
- Houston Gateway Academy Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy
- Nitsch Elementary School, Klein ISD
- Farias Elementary School, Laredo ISD
- Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Laredo ISD
- Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, Lubbock ISD
- Cross Roads Junior High School, Cross Roads ISD
- McLeod Elementary School, McLeod ISD
- Milano Elementary School, Milano ISD
- Pittsburg Intermediate School, Pittsburg ISD
- Prince Of Peace Catholic School, Catholic Diocese of Dallas
- Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School, Roma ISD
- Herfurth Elementary School, Garland ISD
- Davis Elementary School, Royse City ISD
- IDEA Carver Academy, IDEA Public Schools
- Saint Laurence Catholic School, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
- Sundown Elementary School, Sundown ISD
- Industrial Elementary East, Industrial ISD
- Vega Junior High School, Vega ISD
