Celebrating Excellence in Hoosier Schools

Recently, 11 public and private schools across the state were named inaugural recipients of the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation. Congratulations to the hardworking teachers, administrators, students and parents on this deserving recognition!

This fall, the state announced a newly established recognition for Hoosier schools. The Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation recognizes schools that show exceptional academic achievement and commitment to student success. Schools with this honor have fostered environments of excellence and innovation, serving as models of educational leadership and impact for communities statewide and beyond.

The honored schools will be formally recognized at the fourth annual Educational Excellence Awards gala, taking place in Indianapolis on Friday, Nov. 21.

Indiana's 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools included:

• Batesville High School – Batesville Community School Corporation;
• Brandywine Elementary School – New Palestine Community Schools;
• Charles Elementary School – Richmond Community Schools;
• Creekside Middle School – Carmel Clay Schools;
• East Side Elementary School – Clay Community Schools;
• Immaculate Heart of Mary School – Indianapolis;
• South Terrace Elementary – MSD North Posey County Schools;
• St. John the Evangelist School – St. John;
• St. Louis de Montfort School – Fishers;
• St. Mary’s Catholic School – North Vernon; and
• St. Philip School – Mount Vernon.

Indiana's Blue Ribbon Schools designation follows the National Blue Ribbon Schools designation first established in 1982. As education is returned to the states, the U.S. Department of Education has encouraged states to continue celebrating the achievements of their local schools and the positive impact they make on the lives of students. The Indiana Department of Education will annually name a new cohort of designees.

House Republicans remain committed to supporting our Hoosier students, teachers and parents in being a leader in education.