Twenty-six public schools in Texas have been named as the first recipients of the 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools award. The announcement was made by Governor Greg Abbott, who recognized these schools for their academic performance and efforts to close 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 honored schools are located across various urban, suburban, and rural areas, reflecting that high academic achievement is possible throughout all regions in Texas.
The list of recognized schools includes:
Barbers Hill ISD – Barbers Hill Elementary North
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD – Kent Elementary
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD – Rosemeade Elementary
George West ISD – George West Primary School
Harmony Public Schools (Houston West) – Harmony Science Academy – Katy
Harmony Public Schools (Houston West) – Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land
Harmony Public Schools (North Texas) – Harmony Science Academy – Euless
Houston ISD – Carnegie Vanguard High School
Houston ISD – Project Chrysalis Middle School
Houston ISD – Thompson Elementary
Hunt ISD – Hunt School
La Joya ISD – Diaz-Villarreal Elementary
Lamar CISD – Meyer Elementary
Laredo ISD – Daiches Elementary
Laredo ISD – D D Hachar Elementary
Laredo ISD – 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
Roma ISD – 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
