20 New York Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence

By Ben Axelson

Twenty schools in New York State are being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for overall excellence with a National Blue Ribbon designation. This year, 342 schools in 44 states were named "Exemplary High Performing Schools" for setting high standards and creating safe learning environments while challenging students to achieve.

Seven of the 20 Blue Ribbon schools in New York are from districts across the Upstate region. 

Click here to review the listing. 

Source: newyorkupstate.com (via The Empire Report)