Twenty-six public schools in Texas have been recognized as the inaugural 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. The announcement was made by Governor Greg Abbott, who acknowledged the schools for their academic performance and efforts to address achievement gaps.
“These 26 schools represent the very best of Texas public education,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. “This recognition reflects the hard work of our teachers, the perseverance of our students and the steadfast support of parents and communities. We applaud their achievement and thank Governor Abbott for recognizing and celebrating their success.”
The selected schools include institutions from urban, suburban, and rural areas across Texas, illustrating that strong academic results are possible throughout the state.
The following schools received the 2025 Lone Star Ribbon School designation:
Barbers Hill ISD – Barbers Hill Elementary North; Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD – Kent Elementary and Rosemeade Elementary; George West ISD – George West Primary School; Harmony Public Schools (Houston West) – Harmony Science Academy – Katy and Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land; Harmony Public Schools (North Texas) – Harmony Science Academy – Euless; Houston ISD – Carnegie Vanguard High School, Project Chrysalis Middle School, Thompson Elementary; Hunt ISD – Hunt School; La Joya ISD – Diaz-Villarreal Elementary; Lamar CISD – Meyer Elementary; Laredo ISD – Daiches Elementary, D D Hachar Elementary, 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, 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.
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