KENTUCKY — Five Kentucky public schools are now recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.

The schools are:

  • Cairo Elementary School (Henderson County)
  • Fancy Farm Elementary School (Graves County)
  • Frankfort High School (Frankfort Independent)
  • Longbranch Elementary School (Boone County)
  • Samuel Woodfill Elementary School (Fort Thomas Independent)

In total, 297 public and private elementary, middle and high schools across the U.S. gained the recognition this year. The designation is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps, according to the Kentucky Department of Education. 

“This award shines a light on the dedication of school leaders, staff, teachers, families and communities to strive for, and attain, excellence,” said Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason Glass. “I congratulate and thank our newest Blue Ribbon Schools for their hard work to ensure every student has the skills they need for a successful future.”

Last year's Blue Ribbon Schools winners in Kentucky:

  • Blessed Sacrament Elementary (Private)
  • Gamaliel Elementary School (Public)
  • Greathouse Shyrock Traditional School (Public)
  • Heath Elementary School (Public)
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School (Public)
  • Saint Henry District School (Private)
  • Anchorage Public School

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