INDIANA — Indiana Governor Mike Braun today is recognizing the second annual recipients of the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation. This year, 16 public and private schools across the state were selected for this recognition for their exceptional academic achievement and commitment to student success.
“Indiana’s Blue Ribbon Schools represent our state’s commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive,” said Governor Mike Braun. “These schools continue to set the bar high and show what is possible when families, schools, and communities work together to create classrooms where students are supported and prepared for the future.”
The Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation celebrates schools that demonstrate exemplary academic performance and innovative approaches to meeting the needs of students. These schools have fostered environments of excellence, serving as models of educational leadership and impact for communities statewide and beyond.
Indiana’s 2026 Blue Ribbon Schools include:
- Bethany Christian School – Independent Non-Public Schools
- Brown Elementary School – Brownsburg Community School Corporation
- College Wood Elementary School – Carmel Clay Schools
- East Crawford Elementary School – Crawford County Community School Corporation
- Evansville Christian School Newburgh – Independent Non-Public Schools
- Faith Christian School – Independent Non-Public Schools
- Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 – School Town of Speedway
- Fred J Hums Elementary School – School City of Mishawaka
- Kingsford Heights Elementary School – La Porte Community School Corporation
- Liberty Elementary School – Union County College Corner Joint School District
- McKenney-Harrison Elementary School – DeKalb County Central United School District
- Memorial Elementary School – Valparaiso Community Schools
- Newburgh Elementary School – Warrick County School Corporation
- Saint Paul Catholic School – Diocese of Gary
- South Bend Hebrew Day School – Independent Non-Public Schools
- West Washington Elementary School – West Washington School Corporation
“With more than 2,300 K-12 schools across Indiana, to be named one of the top 16 is an incredible accomplishment,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This level of excellence is only possible when strong educators work hand-in-hand with families to meet the unique needs of every learner.”
The honored schools were formally recognized at the fifth annual Educational Excellence Awards gala, which took place in Indianapolis on Friday, October 2.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools designation was first established in 1982. As education is returned to the states, the U.S. Department of Education has encouraged states to continue to celebrate the achievements of their local schools and the positive impact they make on the lives of students. The Indiana Department of Education annually names a new cohort of designees.
For more information about the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation, click here.
