OHIO — The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools on Friday in a news release acknowledging 297 schools across the country.
The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, according to the release.
“I applaud all the honorees for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for creating vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school communities where students can learn, grow, reach their potential, and achieve their dreams,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in the release. “As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, we know that our future will only be as strong as the education we provide to all of our children.
The announcement came as Cardona continues his Road to Success Back to School bus tour.
In its 39th year, the program has given approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools nationwide. In Ohio, 12 schools were recognized across the state, a slight decline from the 16 recognized in 2021.
In Ohio, the 2022 Blue Ribbon Schools include:
- Canfield Village Middle School, Canfield
- Grace L. Roxbury Elementary School, Solon
- Hicksville Elementary School, Hicksville
- Isham Memorial Elementary School, Wadsworth
- Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School, Lynchburg
- Oakwood Junior High School, Dayton
- Olentangy High School, Lewis Center
- Port Washington Elementary School, Port Washington
- Sauder Elementary School, Massillon
- Seaborn Elementary School, Mineral Ridge
- Versailles Elementary School, Versailles
- Watson Elementary School, Massillon
For several schools, including Grace L. Roxbury Elementary School, Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School, Olentangy High School, Port Washington Elementary School, and Watson Elementary Schools this is the second time they have been recognized by the Blue Ribbon Program.
For more information on the 2022 Ohio Blue Ribbon schools, click here.
