Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 25 Texas public schools have been named 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
"Young Texans are the future of our state, and it is critical that they have access to a high-quality education," said Governor Abbott. "We will invest in the students, teachers, staff, and parents who are essential to building a bigger, brighter Texas for generations to come."
Established by Governor Abbott in 2025, the Lone Star Ribbon Schools program replaced the National Blue Ribbon Schools program as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to return control of education back to the states.
Eligible campuses must earn an overall "A" rating, maintain a strong standing across accountability domains, and demonstrate consistent student success on state assessments.
The following 25 schools are recognized as 2026 Texas Lone Star Ribbon Schools:
Aledo ISD – Coder Elementary School
Brazosport ISD – Gladys Polk Elementary School
Corpus Christi ISD – Faye Webb Elementary School
Dallas ISD – Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College High School
Dallas ISD – Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School
Dallas ISD – School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove
Edinburg CISD – Austin Elementary School
Harmony Public Schools – Harmony School of Excellence – Sugar Land
Laredo ISD – Heights Elementary School
Laredo ISD – J.C. Martin Jr. Elementary School
Laredo ISD – Leyendecker Elementary School
Laredo ISD – Ryan Elementary School
Lindale ISD – College Street Elementary School
Raymondville ISD – Smith Elementary School
Raymondville ISD – Pittman Elementary School
Roma ISD – Emma Vera Elementary School
Rio Grande City – Grulla ISD – General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
Stratford ISD – Mary Allen Elementary School
Spring ISD – Edward Roberson Middle School
Texas City ISD – Heights Elementary School
Tidehaven ISD – Blessing Elementary School
United ISD – San Isidro Elementary School
Ysleta ISD – Glen Cove Elementary School
Ysleta ISD – Presa Elementary School
Wellington ISD – Wellington Elementary School
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