SJB: A Blue Ribbon School

What does it mean?


For a private school to be Blue Ribbon eligible, students in each grade must perform in the top 15 percent nationally in reading, math, and attendance, according to standardized test scores. Students in demographic groups must also hit those marks.

The Department of Education uses different criteria when evaluating public schools for Blue Ribbon status.

The Blue Ribbon Award lasts forever. Because the Council for American Private Education can nominate only 50 scores each year, private schools are encouraged to wait 10 years before applying for a second award.

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