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Twenty-five schools in California - including almost a dozen in Southern California - have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
The program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools. Schools are recognized for either overall academic performance or closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
More than 8,500 schools nationwide have been named a National Blue Ribbon School during the program’s 35-year history.
This year’s honorees will be celebrated in November at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
City School Name
Los Angeles Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School
Carson California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Wilmington Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Los Alamitos Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
Huntington Park KIPP Comienza Community Prep
Whittier Leffingwell Elementary School
Moorpark Peach Hill Academy
Rancho Palos Verdes Silver Spur Elementary School
North Hills Vintage Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Elementary Magnet School
Hemet Western Center Academy
Hacienda Heights Wedgeworth Elementary School