Twenty-eight schools across Texas have been recognized as 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools for their academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps. The recognition follows a transition from the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, which has now shifted to state oversight in Texas as part of a broader initiative by the U.S. Department of Education to return education control to individual states.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the inaugural group of honorees, emphasizing the state’s commitment to educational improvement. “Texas is on the pathway to become No. 1 in educating our children,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, we recognize the Texas schools whose hard work from teachers, staff, and parents are helping our students achieve academic excellence. Texas will continue to invest in our schools to improve performance and better prepare Texans for the workforce. I congratulate the 28 campuses who are now 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Together, we will chart a path toward a bigger, brighter Texas.”
With Texas managing its own version of the program, state officials say that recognition will better align with local values and priorities. According to information provided by Governor Abbott’s office, this change is intended to ensure that decisions about educational excellence reflect input from those most familiar with Texas schools.
The following schools received recognition as 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools:
Barbers Hill ISD – Barbers Hill Elementary North
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD – Kent Elementary
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD – Rosemeade Elementary
Dallas – St. Rita Catholic School
George West ISD – George West Primary School
Harmony Public Schools (Houston West) – Harmony Science Academy – Katy
Harmony Public Schools (Houston West) – Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land
Harmony Public Schools (North Texas) – Harmony Science Academy – Euless
Houston ISD – Carnegie Vanguard High School
Houston ISD – Project Chrysalis Middle School
Houston ISD – Thompson Elementary
Houston – Jack Segal Academy of Beth Yeshurun
Hunt ISD – Hunt School
La Joya ISD – Diaz-Villarreal Elementary
Lamar CISD – Meyer Elementary
Laredo ISD – Daiches Elementary
Laredo ISD – D D Hachar Elementary
Laredo ISD – Macdonell Elementary
Mumford ISD – Mumford Elementary
Palo Pinto ISD – Palo Pinto Elementary
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD – PJSA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School
Roma ISD – Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary
Roma ISD – RT Barrera Elementary
Sharyland ISD – Harry Shimotsu Elementary
Tidehaven ISD – Markham Elementary
Tyler ISD – Tyler ISD Early College High School
Whitehouse ISD – Stanton-Smith Elementary
Wylie ISD – Dodd Elementary
This list includes both public and private institutions from different regions of the state.
