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Current Awardees

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Cordova Elementary School
35 North Street
Cordova, AL, 35550-1238
(205) 483-7666
Walker County Schools
Mrs. Dianne Williams, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 344
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Creek View Elementary School
8568 Highway 17
Maylene, AL, 35114-5869
(205) 685-6100
Alabaster City Schools
Mrs. Charissa Cole, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 944
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
805 7th Avenue
Pleasant Grove, AL, 35127-1601
(205) 379-5280
Jefferson County School District
Mrs. Lori Lightsey, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 304
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Magnet School
Mt. Carmel Elementary School
335 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL, 35811-9033
(256) 851-4660
Madison County School System
Dr. Julie Norden, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 646
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Skyline High School
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL, 35768-5668
(256) 587-6561
Jackson County School District
Mr. Josh Wright, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 560
Award year: 2023
K-12
Title I School
Bear Valley Elementary School
15001 Mountain Air Drive
Anchorage, AK, 99516-4439
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage School District
Mrs. Nicole Scherer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 400
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Fronteras Charter School
2315 N Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, AK, 99654-6699
(907) 376-2223
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Mrs. Jennifer Schmidt-Hutchins, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 314
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
307 Kashevaroff Street
Sitka, AK, 99835-7063
(907) 747-8395
Sitka School District
Mr. Casey Demmert, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Mindy Barry, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 274
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Fireside Elementary School
3725 E. Lone Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ, 85050-8360
(602) 449-4700
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Dr. Danielle Else, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 721
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Neely Traditional Academy
500 East Houston Avenue
Gilbert, AZ, 85234-3427
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert Public Schools
Mrs. Jennifer Greene, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 850
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Senita Valley Elementary School
10750 E. Bilby Road
Tucson, AZ, 85747-5999
(520) 879-3100
Vail School District
Ms. Katie Griffin, Principal at time of Nomination
Chris Wittoesch, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 702
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
5301 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ, 85718-5521
(520) 209-7900
Catalina Foothills Unified District
Ms. Andrea Davidson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 554
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Parkview Elementary School
605 Parkview Street
Van Buren, AR, 72956-2703
(479) 474-8730
Van Buren School District
Mrs. Mary McCutchen, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 398
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
S. C. Tucker Elementary School
P.O. Box 939
Danville, AR, 72833-0930
(479) 495-4820
Danville School District
Mrs. Jenni Phomsithi, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 300
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Westside Elementary School
1701 S. 2nd Street
Cabot, AR, 72023-3328
(501) 743-3566
Cabot School District
Mrs. Frankie Glover, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 343
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
A. G. Cook Elementary School
9802 Woodbury Avenue
Garden Grove, CA, 92844-2819
(714) 663-6251
Garden Grove Unified School District
Mrs. Sherry Sanborn, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 348
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Buena Terra Elementary School
8299 Holder Street
Buena Park, CA, 90620-2957
(714) 228-3220
Centralia Elementary School District
Ms. Bianca Marchese, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 644
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Casita Center for Technology, Science & Math
260 Cedar Road
Vista, CA, 92083-5108
(760) 724-8442
Vista Unified School District
Ms. Jenny Chien, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 684
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Magnet School, Choice School
Charles J. Carver Elementary School
19200 East Ely Street
Cerritos, CA, 90703-7157
(562) 229-7840
ABC Unified School District
Ms. Deborah Berlyn, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 527
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Magnet School
Crean Lutheran High School
12500 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92618-1100
(949) 387-1199
Pacific Southwest District
Dr. Daniel Moyer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1034
Award year: 2023
High School
Downtown Magnets High School
1200 Colton Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90026-5816
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles Unified School District
Mr. Sean Teer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 846
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Magnet School
Early College High School
2990 Mesa Verde Drive E.
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626-3636
(714) 424-7990
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Dr. David Martinez, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 201
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Choice School
Eastvale Elementary School
13031 Orange Street
Eastvale, CA, 92880-9743
(951) 738-2180
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Dr. Ivy Ewell Eldridge, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1150
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Edison Computech School
555 East Belgravia Avenue
Fresno, CA, 93706-4806
(559) 457-2640
Fresno Unified School District
Mr. Javan Childs Sr., Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Tobaise Brookins, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 798
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School, Magnet School
Garfield Elementary School
4487 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA, 92116-3018
(619) 362-4300
San Diego Unified School District
Ms. Mechale Mency Murphy, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 265
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Glen A. Wilson High School
16455 Wedgeworth Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745-3045
(626) 934-4401
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Dr. Danielle Kenfield, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1474
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School

Bell Award Winner

Grace Miller Elementary School
1629 Holly Oak Street
La Verne, CA, 91750-3914
(909) 971-8206
Bonita Unified School District
Mrs. Leslie Sandoval, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 467
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Hope Elementary School
3970 A La Colina Road
Santa Barbara, CA, 93110-2597
(805) 563-0035
Hope Elementary School District
Ms Anna Scharfeld, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 266
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Horace Mann Elementary School
501 East Acacia Avenue
Glendale, CA, 91205-2823
(818) 246-2421
Glendale Unified School District
Mrs. Rosa Alonso, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 607
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
John F. Kennedy Middle College High School
1951 Third Street
Norco, CA, 92860-2643
(951) 738-2200
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Dr. Petria Gonzales, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 641
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Choice School
John Yehall Chin Elementary School
350 Broadway Street
San Francisco, CA, 94133-4503
(415) 291-7946
San Francisco Unified School District
Mr. Allen Lee, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 265
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Jose Ortega Elementary School
400 Sargent Street
San Francisco, CA, 94132-3152
(415) 469-4726
San Francisco Unified School District
Mr Benjamin Klaus, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Paula Antram, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 384
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Leffingwell Elementary School
10625 Santa Gertrudes Avenue
Whittier, CA, 90603-2441
(562) 907-6300
East Whittier City School District
Dr. Scott Blackwell, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 541
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Los Molinos Elementary School
3112 Las Marias Avenue
Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745-6218
(626) 933-2202
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Mrs. Erika Terrazas, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 504
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Manchester Gate Elementary School
2305 East Dakota Avenue
Fresno, CA, 93726-4001
(559) 248-7220
Fresno Unified School District
Mrs. Janet Gengozian, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 680
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Magnet School
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
900 South Almansor Street
Alhambra, CA, 91801-4854
(626) 943-3300
Alhambra Unified School District
Mr. Chris Takeshita, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 966
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Mesa Robles School
16060 Mesa Robles Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745-4858
(626) 933-6000
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Mr. Octavio Perez, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1148
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Middle College High School
2600 Mission Bell Drive
San Pablo, CA, 94806-3195
(510) 215-3881
West Contra Costa Unified
Ms. Finy Prak, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 281
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School
Middle College High School at San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA, 95207-6370
(209) 954-5790
Lodi Unified School District
Mrs. Julie Hummel, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Vanessa Jara, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 315
Award year: 2023
High School
Choice School
Oceanview Elementary School
14359 East Second Street
Whittier, CA, 90605-1115
(562) 907-6400
East Whittier City School District
Mrs. Kim Songer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 664
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Peabody Charter School
3018 Calle Noguera
Santa Barbara, CA, 93105-2848
(805) 563-1172
Santa Barbara Elementary School District
Mr. Demian Barnett, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 765
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School
San Jose Charter Academy
2021 W. Alwood Street
West Covina, CA, 91790-3259
(626) 856-1693
San Jose Charter Academy
Ms. Erin Shiroma, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1256
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School
Sixth Street Prep STREAM
15476 Sixth Street
Victorville, CA, 92395-3546
(760) 241-0962
Victor Elementary School District
Ms Angela Bishop Cupp, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 226
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
15320 Pickford Street
Westminster, CA, 92683-7015
(714) 663-6104
Garden Grove Unified School District
Mrs. Tyleen Perez, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 351
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Terra Vista Elementary School
7497 Mountain View Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730-7274
(909) 945-5715
Etiwanda School District
Mrs. Kimberly Pollock, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 959
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Thomas Paine Elementary School
15792 Ward Street
Garden Grove, CA, 92843-5348
(714) 663-6118
Garden Grove Unified School District
Ms Charise Santana, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 441
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Ulloa Elementary School
2650 42nd Avenue
San Francisco, CA, 94116-2714
(415) 759-2841
San Francisco Unified School District
Ms. Meiquin Mellisa Jew, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 523
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Choice School
Wedgeworth Elementary School
16949 Wedgeworth Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745-3124
(626) 933-8100
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Dr. Paulina Cho, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 620
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School

Bell Award Winner

Cedaredge Middle School
845 SE Deer Creek Drive
Cedaredge, CO, 81413-3321
(970) 856-3118
Delta County Joint District No. 50
Mr. Doug Egging, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 179
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Dennison Elementary School
401 Independence Street
Lakewood, CO, 80226-1082
(303) 982-6382
Jefferson County R-1
Ms. Aimee Crispin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 620
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
McClave Elementary School
308 Lincoln Avenue
McClave, CO, 81057-0001
(719) 829-4517
McClave School District Re-2
Mrs. Maggie Pacino, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 257
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School K-8
11661 North Pine Drive
Parker, CO, 80138-8022
(303) 840-7070
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Ms. Johanna Harth, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Trustin Thompson, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 706
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School
Marine Science Magnet High School
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT, 06340-5117
(860) 446-9380
LEARN Regional Educational Service Center
Ms. Tara Amatrudo, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 271
Award year: 2023
High School
Magnet School
Philip R. Smith Elementary School
949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT, 06074-0000
(860) 648-5025
South Windsor School District
Mrs. Michelle Dixon, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 467
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Skinner Road School
90 Skinner Road
Vernon, CT, 06066-2723
(860) 870-6180
Vernon School District
Mr. Bryan Kerachsky, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 321
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
1 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT, 06902-3709
(203) 989-0000
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Mr. Kevin Fischer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 560
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School, Choice School
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
120 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, DE, 19970-9152
(302) 537-2700
Indian River School District
Ms. Pamela Webb, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 579
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Olive B. Loss Elementary School
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE, 19701-6360
(302) 832-1343
Appoquinimink School District
Mrs. Jenine Thomas, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 588
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE, 19702-2949
(302) 454-4700
Christina School District
Mr. Alvin Pope, Principal at time of Nomination
Krystal Greenfield, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 556
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Vicenza Elementary School
Unit 31401
APO AE Italy, DD, 09630-0005
(011) 390-4441
Europe South
Ms. Allison Peltz, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 570
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
1600 9th Street NW
Washington, DC, 20001-3751
(202) 671-6320
District of Columbia Public Schools
Ms. Anita Berger, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 573
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Magnet School, Choice School
Our Lady of Victory School
4755 Whitehaven Parkway NW
Washington, DC, 20007-1558
(202) 337-1421
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Mrs. Sheila Martinez, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 221
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Roots Public Charter School
15 Kennedy Street NW
Washington, DC, 20011-5201
(202) 882-8073
Roots Public Charter School
Dr. Bernida Thompson, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Rasheki Makia Kuykendall, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 101
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School, Choice School
Washington Global Public Charter School
525 School Street SW
Washington, DC, 20024-2729
(202) 796-2415
Washington Global Public Charter School
Mr. Howard Mebane, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 240
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Charter School, Title I School
Alachua Learning Academy
PO BOX 1389
Alachua, FL, 32616-1389
(386) 418-2080
Alachua County Public Schools
Mr. Krishna Rivera, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 167
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School, Choice School
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
1798 NW Spanish River Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL, 33431-4410
(561) 989-7800
The School District of Palm Beach County
Dr. Joshua Davidow, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1285
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Choice School
Doral Academy of Technology Charter Middle School
2601 NW 112th Avenue
Doral, FL, 33172-1804
(305) 591-0020
Miami-Dade School District
Mrs. Yvette Tamargo, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 287
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Charter School, Choice School
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
180 E Merritt Avenue
Merritt Island, FL, 32953-3413
(321) 454-1030
Brevard County School District
Ms. Jackie Ingratta, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 939
Award year: 2023
K-12
Choice School
Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science
1705 Van Buren Street
Hollywood, FL, 33020-6829
(954) 925-6404
Broward County Public Schools
Ms. Johna Giordano, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1618
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School

Bell Award Winner

MAST@FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
14301 Bay Vista Boulevard
North Miami, FL, 33181-3606
(305) 948-1200
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Dr. Matthew Welker, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Robert Sarmiento, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 457
Award year: 2023
High School
Magnet School, Choice School
Okaloosa STEMM Academy
379 Edge Avenue
Valparaiso, FL, 32580-1033
(850) 833-4120
Okaloosa County School District
Dr. Scheree Martin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 376
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Choice School
Pine View School
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL, 34229-9313
(941) 486-2001
Sarasota County Schools
Dr. Stephen Covert Ph.D, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1689
Award year: 2023
K-12
Magnet School
Professional and Technical High School
501 Simpson Road
Kissimmee, FL, 34744-4459
(407) 518-5407
The School District of Osceola County, Florida
Mrs. Kelly Roman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 538
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Magnet School
Queen Of Peace Catholic Academy
10900 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL, 32607-1207
(352) 332-8808
Diocese of Saint Augustine
Mrs. Therese Majewski, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 470
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
6605 5th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710-6801
(727) 341-4610
Pinellas County Schools
Dr. Ian Call, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 234
Award year: 2023
High School
Charter School
Suncoast Community High School
1717 Avenue S
Riviera Beach, FL, 33404-5225
(561) 882-3418
The School District of Palm Beach County
Ms. Kathryn Koerner, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1604
Award year: 2023
High School
Magnet School, Choice School
Sunset Elementary School
5120 SW 72nd Street
Miami, FL, 33143-6024
(305) 661-8527
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Ms. Ana Alvarez-Arimon, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1182
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Magnet School
The Children's Reading Center Charter School
7901 Saint Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL, 32177-1730
(386) 326-2762
Putnam County School District
Ms. Jacqueline England, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 257
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School, Choice School
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
11320 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA, 30075-2548
(678) 277-9083
Archdiocese of Atlanta - Office of Catholic Schools
Ms. Cathy Lancaster, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 953
Award year: 2023
High School
Harris Elementary School
3123 Claiborne Drive NW
Duluth, GA, 30096-3721
(770) 476-2241
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Dr. Erin Hahn, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 638
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Pharr Elementary School
1500 North Road SW
Snellville, GA, 30078-2112
(770) 985-0244
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Dr. Shamarlas G. Allens, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 772
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Quail Run Elementary School
250 Smithville Church Road
Warner Robins, GA, 31088-7802
(478) 953-0415
Houston County School District
Dr. Amanda Miliner, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 639
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Robert A. Cross Middle School
324 Lockett Station Road
Albany, GA, 31721-4005
(229) 431-1212
Dougherty County School District
Dr. Thelma Chunn, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 528
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School, Magnet School
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
2020 Kay Circle
Columbus, GA, 31907-3229
(706) 561-8232
Diocese of Savannah
Dr. Jocelyn Smith, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Heather Dalelio, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 446
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School
7171 Glenridge Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA, 30328-2630
(770) 394-2880
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Mrs. Patricia Childs, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 486
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Westside Middle School
580 Lafayette Highway
Rocky Face, GA, 30740-9411
(706) 673-2611
Whitfield County Schools
Dr. Jonathan Schneider, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 391
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Ka'elepulu Elementary School
530 Keolu Drive
Kailua, HI, 96734-3938
(808) 807-0800
Hawaii Department Of Education
Dr. Cherilyn Inouye, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 193
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Maunawili Elementary School
1465 Ulupii Street
Kailua, HI, 96734-4437
(808) 807-0850
Hawaii Department Of Education
Mr. Nathan Maeda, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Kau'i M Tanaka, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 345
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Teton Elementary School
126 West Main Street
Teton, ID, 83415-0000
(208) 458-4931
Fremont County Joint District # 215
Mr Franklyn Tavarez, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 122
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Arnett C Lines Elementary School
217 Eastern Avenue
Barrington, IL, 60010-4627
(847) 381-7850
Barrington Cusd 220
Dr. Kenneth Hyllberg, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 503
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Ellsworth Elementary School
145 North Sleight Street
Naperville, IL, 60540-4739
(630) 420-6338
Naperville CUSD 203
Ms. Kimberley Rutan, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 231
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Forest Hills Elementary School
5020 Central Avenue
Western Springs, IL, 60558-1801
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs SD 101
Mrs. Rachel Corrough, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 310
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
1006 Mount Mission Road
Metropolis, IL, 62960-3002
(618) 524-2243
Massac UD 1
Mrs. Candace Armstrong, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 136
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Geneva Community High School
416 Mckinley Avenue
Geneva, IL, 60134-1200
(630) 463-3800
Geneva Community Unit School District #304
Mr. Thomas Rogers, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1639
Award year: 2023
High School
Glenbrook North High School
2300 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL, 60062-6722
(847) 509-2400
Glenbrook High School District 225
Mr. Jason Markey, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. Charles Johns, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 2062
Award year: 2023
High School
Hiawatha Elementary School
410 S. 1st Street
Kirkland, IL, 60146-0428
(815) 522-3336
Hiawatha CUSD 426
Mrs. Caitlin Benes, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 215
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Lebanon Elementary School
408 Mary Jane Street
Lebanon, IL, 62254-1540
(618) 537-4553
Lebanon CUSD #9
Mrs. Kimberly Emrick, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 278
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Northbrook Junior High School
1475 Maple Avenue
Northbrook, IL, 60062-5418
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook School District 28
Dr. Scott Meek, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 623
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Oak Ridge Elementary School
8791 West 103rd Street
Palos Hills, IL, 60465-1633
(708) 233-5303
North Palos School District 117
Mrs. Stephanie Johnson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 710
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Pleasantdale Elementary School
8100 School Street
La Grange, IL, 60525-5225
(708) 246-4700
Pleasantdale School District #107
Ms. Kathleen Tomei, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 481
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Prairie Hill Elementary School
14714 Willowbrook Road
South Beloit, IL, 61080-9554
(815) 389-3301
Prairie Hill CCSD 133
Mr. Kevin Finnegan, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 475
Award year: 2023
Elementary School

Bell Award Winner

Prospect High School
801 West Kensington Road
Mt Prospect, IL, 60056-1112
(847) 718-5200
Township High School District 214
Mr. Greg Minter, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 2181
Award year: 2023
High School
Romona Elementary School
600 Romona Road
Wilmette, IL, 60091-2125
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette SD 39
Ms Cindy Anderson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 457
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Rondout Elementary School
28593 North Bradley Road
Lake Forest, IL, 60045-1154
(847) 362-2021
Rondout School District 72
Ms. Elizabeth Davis, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 151
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Francis High School
2130 W Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL, 60187-6085
(630) 668-5800
Diocese of Joliet
Ms. Raeann Huhn, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 677
Award year: 2023
High School
Saint Joan of Arc School
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL, 60532-3503
(630) 969-1732
Diocese of Joliet
Mrs. Michelle Picchione, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 353
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
School of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity
180 Ridge Avenue
Winnetka, IL, 60093-3839
(847) 446-0031
Archdiocese of Chicago
Dr. Tom Meagher Ed.D., Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 283
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
St Isaac Jogues Elementary School
421 S Clay Street
Hinsdale, IL, 60521-4087
(630) 323-3244
Diocese of Joliet
Mrs. Carol Burlinski, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 479
Award year: 2023
K-12
Teutopolis Junior High School
904 W Water Street
Teutopolis, IL, 62467-1050
(217) 857-6678
Teutopolis CUSD 50
Mr. Patrick Drees, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1087
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Avon High School
7575 East CR 150 South
Avon, IN, 46123-8193
(317) 544-5000
Avon Community School Corp
Mr. Matthew Shockley, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 3419
Award year: 2023
High School
Bishop Chatard High School
5885 Crittenden Avenue
Indianapolis, IN, 46220-2840
(317) 251-1451
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Mr. John Hasty, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 701
Award year: 2023
High School
DeMotte Elementary School
1000 South Halleck Street
DeMotte, IN, 46310-0340
(219) 987-2789
Kankakee Valley School Corporation
Principal Joshua Pearman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 593
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Jimtown Intermediate School
58703 CR 3 South
Elkhart, IN, 46517-8674
(574) 294-2158
Baugo Community Schools
Principal Marci Brubaker, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 577
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
2424 Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Indianapolis, IN, 46220-2867
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis Public Schools
Principal Heather Varno, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr Deryck Ramey, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 326
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Choice School
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
605 E Michigan Street
Rolling Prairie, IN, 46371-9576
(219) 778-2018
New Prairie United School Corporation
Dr. Pamela Moore, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 434
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Saint Charles Catholic School
2224 East 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN, 47401-5399
(812) 336-5853
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Mrs. Madonna Paskash, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Victoria Arther, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 349
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School
725 Frame Road
Newburgh, IN, 47630-1606
(812) 490-2000
Diocese of Evansville
Mrs. Elizabeth Flatt, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 456
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Sugar Grove Elementary School
4135 W Smith Valley Road
Greenwood, IN, 46142-9006
(317) 887-4707
Center Grove Community School Corp
Principal Kristin Rodman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 800
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Union Center Elementary School
272 North 600 West
Valparaiso, IN, 46385-9211
(219) 759-2544
Union Township School Corp
Principal Christopher Gabriel, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 413
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Utica Elementary School
210 Maplehurst Drive
Jeffersonville, IN, 47130-8545
(812) 288-4878
Greater Clark County Schools
Principal Kathleen Gilland, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 552
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
East Elementary School
501 Normal College Avenue
Sheldon, IA, 51201-1743
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon Community School District
Mr Jason Groendyke, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 472
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Grundy Center Middle School
1006 M Avenue
Grundy Center, IA, 50638-1122
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center Community School District
Mr Michael Vokes, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 212
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA, 52241-2806
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City Community School District
Ms. Celeste Shoppa Ms., Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 434
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Perry Elementary School
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA, 50220-2554
(515) 465-5656
Perry Community School District
Dr. Ryan Marzen, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 862
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
St. Ansgar High School
206 East 8th Street
St. Ansgar, IA, 50472-1462
(641) 713-4720
St. Ansgar Community School District
Ms. Lynn Baldus, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 165
Award year: 2023
High School
Edgerton Elementary School
400 West Nelson Street
Edgerton, KS, 66021-2314
(913) 856-3500
Gardner Edgerton USD231
Mrs. Jennie Adrian, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 180
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Lakeside Elementary School
913 7th Street
Cawker City, KS, 67430-9620
(785) 781-4911
Waconda USD 272
Ms. Kayla Hamilton, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 159
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Roesland Elementary School
4900 Parish Drive
Roeland Park, KS, 66205-1370
(913) 993-4700
Shawnee Mission Public Schools USD 512
Ms. Kelly Swift, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 356
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Valley Heights Elementary School
508 Chestnut Street
Blue Rapids, KS, 66411-1515
(785) 363-7693
Valley Heights USD 498
Mr. Titus Staples, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 251
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Cassidy Elementary School
1125 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY, 40502-2297
(859) 381-3018
Fayette County Public Schools
Ms. Jill Hill, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 658
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Drakes Creek Middle School
704 Cypress Wood Lane
Bowling Green, KY, 42104-0301
(270) 843-0165
Warren County Public Schools
Mr. Daryl Woods, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 729
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Farmington Elementary School
7730 State Route 121 South
Mayfield, KY, 42066-4945
(270) 328-4830
Graves County Schools
Ms. Melissa Paul, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 268
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Potter Gray Elementary School
610 Wakefield Drive
Bowling Green, KY, 42103-1599
(270) 746-2280
Bowling Green Independent School District
Mr. Keith Brown, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 424
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Russell High School
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY, 41169-1561
(606) 836-9658
Russell Independent School District
Mr. Stephen Caniff, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 664
Award year: 2023
High School
Saint Xavier High School
1609 Poplar Level Road
Louisville, KY, 40217-1343
(502) 637-4712
Archdiocese of Louisville
Ms. Amy Sample, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1088
Award year: 2023
High School

Bell Award Winner

Villa Madonna Academy Elementary School
2500 Amsterdam Road
Villa Hills, KY, 41017-3798
(859) 331-6333
Diocese of Covington
Mrs. Soshana Bosley, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 236
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
204 Hergot Street #10168
Ruston, LA, 71272-0045
(318) 257-3469
Lincoln Parish Schools
Dr. Jenny Blalock, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 422
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Archbishop Hannan High School
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA, 70433-0800
(985) 249-6363
Archdiocese of New Orleans
Mr. Chad Barwick, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Nancy Brunner Baird, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 672
Award year: 2023
High School
Boley Elementary School
2213 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA, 71291-4403
(318) 432-2250
Ouachita Parish Schools
Ms. Sandy Bates, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 261
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Broadmoor Elementary School
1010 Broadmoor Avenue
Houma, LA, 70364-1930
(985) 303-4806
Terrebonne Parish School District
Ms. Melissa Soileau, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 586
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
7635 Cornelious Lane
Shreveport, LA, 71106-5118
(318) 868-6588
Caddo Parish Public Schools
Mrs. Robin DeBusk, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 964
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Magnet School
Juban Parc Elementary School
12555 Brown Road
Denham Springs, LA, 70726-6931
(225) 665-4079
Livingston Parish Public Schools
Mrs. Lauren Kennedy, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 464
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
NSU Elementary Lab School
1 Caldwell Drive, Warren Easton Building
Natchitoches, LA, 71497-0001
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches Parish School Board
Ms. Caron Coleman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 292
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Saint Joseph's Academy
3015 Broussard Street
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-1120
(225) 388-2240
Diocese of Baton Rouge
Mrs. Stacia Andricain, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1080
Award year: 2023
High School
Saint Luke's Episcopal School
8833 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA, 70806-7995
(225) 927-8601
Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
Mr. Charles Hoots, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 225
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Church Hill Elementary School
631 Main Street
Church Hill, MD, 21623-9756
(410) 556-6681
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Ms. Susan Walbert, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 256
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Matapeake Elementary School
651 Romancoke Road
Stevensville, MD, 21666-2637
(410) 643-3105
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Ms. Carrie Mitten, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 426
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School
11001 Forest Avenue NE
Cumberland, MD, 21502-8152
(301) 724-3285
Allegany County Public Schools
Mr. Daniel Clark, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 273
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Oakdale High School
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD, 21754-9711
(240) 566-9400
Frederick County Public Schools
Mr. William Caulfield, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1622
Award year: 2023
High School
Smithsburg Middle School
68 North Main Street
Smithsburg, MD, 21783-9606
(301) 766-8353
Washington County Public Schools
Mr. Matthew Hoffman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 534
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Stone Mill Elementary School
14323 Stonebridge View Drive
North Potomac, MD, 20878-4811
(240) 740-5450
Montgomery County Public Schools
Dr. Kimberly Williams Cascio, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 558
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Andover West Middle School
70 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA, 01810-2910
(978) 247-5410
Andover Public Schools
Mr. Timothy Corkery, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 518
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA, 02140-2505
(617) 497-7771
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public Schools
Ms. Sherley Bretous, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 331
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School
Hopedale Junior Senior High School
25 Adin Street
Hopedale, MA, 01747-1237
(508) 634-2217
Hopedale Public Schools
Mr. Derek Atherton, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 436
Award year: 2023
High School
Choice School
John F. Kennedy School
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA, 02144-3203
(617) 629-5440
Somerville Public Schools
Mr. Steven Marshall, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 437
Award year: 2023
K-12
Manomet Elementary School
70 Manomet Point Road
Plymouth, MA, 02360-1126
(508) 830-4380
Plymouth Public Schools
Dr. Patrick Fraine, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 249
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Sturgis Charter Public School
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA, 02601-3905
(508) 778-1782
Sturgis Charter Public Schools
Ms. Jennifer Kirk, Principal at time of Nomination
Paul Marble, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 830
Award year: 2023
High School
Charter School
Tahanto Regional Middle/High School
1001 Main Street
Boylston, MA, 01505-1014
(508) 869-2333
Berlin-Boylston Regional School District
Ms. Sally-Ann Stukuls, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Lisa Sequeira, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 531
Award year: 2023
K-12
Title I School, Choice School
Caledonia Elementary School
9770 Duncan Lake Avenue
Caledonia, MI, 49316-9411
(616) 891-8181
Caledonia Community Schools
Mr. Brent Huck, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 312
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
7701 Kalamazoo Avenue SE
Byron Center, MI, 49315-9534
(616) 656-4000
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Mr. Joseph Nieuwkoop, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 779
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Choice School
Dorr Elementary School
4159 18th Street
Dorr, MI, 49323-9549
(616) 681-9637
Wayland Union Schools
Mrs. Robin Seniura, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 331
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Gallimore Elementary School
8375 North Sheldon Road
Canton, MI, 48187-0000
(734) 416-3150
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Mrs. Aimee Bell, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 319
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Magnet School
Houghton Elementary School
203 West Jacker Avenue
Houghton, MI, 49931-2265
(906) 482-0456
Houghton-Portage Township Schools
Mr. Cole Klein, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 648
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Myers Elementary School
6085 Sun Valley Drive
Grand Blanc, MI, 48439-9166
(810) 591-3000
Grand Blanc Community Schools
Mrs. Elizabeth Kato, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 458
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Norway Elementary School
300 Section Street
Norway, MI, 49870-0000
(906) 563-9543
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
Mr. Rico Meneghini, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 269
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Pewamo-Westphalia Elementary School
430 West Jefferson Street
Pewamo, MI, 48873-9787
(989) 593-3488
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
Mrs Julie Farmer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 214
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Robinson Elementary School
11801 120th Avenue
Grand Haven, MI, 49417-8616
(616) 850-5900
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Mr. Jeffrey Marcus, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 211
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
2000 El Dorado Drive
Stevensville, MI, 49127-8651
(269) 428-1416
Lakeshore School District (Berrien)
Mrs. Rachel Kyncl, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 404
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Schroeder Elementary School
3541 Jack Drive
Troy, MI, 48084-1322
(248) 823-3600
Troy School District
Mr. Brian Canfield, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Lindsay Keegan, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 452
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Chanhassen Elementary School
7600 Laredo Drive
Chanhassen, MN, 55317-9611
(952) 556-6700
Eastern Carver County Schools
Mr. Greg Lange, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 444
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Countryside Elementary School
5701 Benton Avenue South
Edina, MN, 55436-2501
(952) 848-4700
Edina Public School District
Ms. Karen Bergman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 607
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Folwell Elementary School
603 15th Avenue SW
Rochester, MN, 55902-2009
(507) 328-3220
Rochester Public School District
Principal Kristin Engbrecht, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 316
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Holy Family Catholic High School
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN, 55386-8228
(952) 443-4659
Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Mr. John Dols, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 553
Award year: 2023
High School
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
502 E Watonwan Street
Lake Crystal, MN, 56055-2063
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial School District
Mr. Dan Beert, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 535
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN, 55102-4213
(651) 209-6320
Nova Classical Academy Charter School
Mr. Michael Pelofske, Principal at time of Nomination
Tamra Paschall, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 547
Award year: 2023
High School
Charter School, Title I School
Oak Point Elementary School
13400 Staring Lake Parkway
Eden Prairie, MN, 55347-1800
(952) 757-7600
Eden Prairie Public School District
Dr. Chris Rogers, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 636
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Stephen-Argyle Elementary School
PO Box 279
Argyle, MN, 56713-0279
(218) 437-6616
Stephen-Argyle Central Schools
Dr. Christopher Mills, Principal at time of Nomination
Dan Lindgren, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 174
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Wayzata East Middle School
12000 Ridgemount Avenue
Plymouth, MN, 55441-5802
(763) 745-6200
Wayzata Public School District
Mr. Paul Paetzel, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Meg Bennett, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 648
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Caledonia High School
111 Cavalier Drive
Caledonia, MS, 39740-9406
(662) 356-2001
Lowndes County School District
Mr. Gregory Elliott, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 652
Award year: 2023
High School
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS, 39440-2704
(601) 428-7782
Laurel School District
Dr. Kiana Pendleton, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. Heather Jones, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 328
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Magnet School
Lewisburg Elementary School
1717 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS, 38654-5234
(662) 895-8750
DeSoto County School District
Mrs. Cynthia Dixon, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 534
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Academy
5031 Potomac Street
St Louis, MO, 63139-1316
(314) 353-8875
St. Louis Public Schools
Dr. Steven-Kyle Jefferson, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. Robert Steven Narrow, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 233
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Magnet School
Chesterfield Elementary School
17700 Wild Horse Creek Road
Chesterfield, MO, 63005-3799
(636) 891-6500
Rockwood R-Vi
Mr. Cody Dusenberry, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 451
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Fort Zumwalt South High School
8050 Mexico Road
St Peters, MO, 63376-1119
(636) 978-1212
Ft. Zumwalt R-II School District
Dr. Kevin Keltner, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. Kevin Grawer, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1327
Award year: 2023
High School
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
810 North Highway D
Webb City, MO, 64870-8232
(417) 673-6085
Webb City R-Vii
Mrs. Jodi Bennett, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 279
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary School
6020 Pernod Avenue
St Louis, MO, 63139-1909
(314) 352-9212
St. Louis Public Schools
Dr. Shawn Williams, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 277
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Magnet School
Mathews Elementary School
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO, 65714-5302
(417) 724-6520
Nixa Public Schools
Dr. Brigette Golmen, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. Becky Quackenbush, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 454
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Pierremont Elementary School
1215 Dauphine Lane
Manchester, MO, 63011-4119
(314) 415-6600
Parkway C-2
Dr. Gina Picccinni, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 453
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Reed Elementary School
9060 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO, 63124-1902
(314) 991-1456
Ladue School District
Dr. Chris Schreiner, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 369
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Amsterdam Elementary School
6360 Camp Creek Road
Manhattan, MT, 59741-8322
(406) 282-7216
Amsterdam School District
Ms. Katherine Dawe, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Marisa Stewart, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 165
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Anderson School
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT, 59718-8968
(406) 587-1305
Anderson School District 41
MS. Kristi Jacobs, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 205
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Deer Park School
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT, 59912-9322
(406) 892-5388
Deer Park Elementary School District
Mrs. Sheri Modderman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 199
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
506 North 162nd Avenue
Omaha, NE, 68118-2527
(402) 715-2020
Millard Public Schools
Dr. Heidi Penke, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 437
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Dodge Elementary School
209 Ash Street
Dodge, NE, 68633-3564
(402) 693-2207
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools
Mr. Mark Ernst, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 84
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Pender High School and Pender Elementary School
609 Whitney Street
Pender, NE, 68047-5036
(402) 385-3244
Pender Public Schools
Mrs. Kelly Ballinger, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Luke Hoffman, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 443
Award year: 2023
K-12
Title I School
Reeder Elementary School
19202 Chandler Street
Gretna, NE, 68028-4256
(402) 715-6420
Millard Public Schools
Mrs. Paige Roberts, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 530
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
32 Van Buren Avenue
Portsmouth, NH, 03801-5830
(603) 436-2231
Portsmouth School Department
Mrs. Katherine Callahan, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 326
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Riddle Brook School
230 New Boston Road
Bedford, NH, 03110-4318
(603) 471-1082
Bedford School District
Mrs. Molly McCarthy, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 526
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Rye Elementary School
461 Sagamore Road
Rye, NH, 03870-2053
(603) 436-4731
SAU 50
Mrs. Michelle Pitts, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 188
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Claremont Avenue Elementary School
90 Claremont Avenue
Colonia, NJ, 07067-2999
(732) 596-4153
Woodbridge Township School District
Ms. Joanne Shafer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 315
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Magnet School
High Technology High School
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ, 07738-0119
(732) 842-8444
Monmouth County Vocational School District
Ms. Teresa Hough, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 285
Award year: 2023
High School
Choice School
Hilltop Elementary School
12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ, 07945-1215
(973) 543-4251
Mendham Borough School District
Mr. David Heller, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Christopher Mucha, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 262
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
J Fithian Tatem Elementary School
1 Glover Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ, 08033-1203
(856) 429-0902
Haddonfield Public Schools
Mrs. Donnetta Beatty, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 430
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Luther Lee Emerson School
15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ, 07627-2031
(201) 768-6060
Demarest School District
Mr. Frank Mazzini, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 246
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Oak Street School
70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920-1735
(908) 204-2565
Bernards Township Board of Education
Ms. Holly Foley, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 416
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Princeton Charter School
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ, 08540-2821
(609) 924-0575
Princeton Charter School
Mr. Lawrence Patton, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 424
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School
Technology High School
223 Broadway
Newark, NJ, 07104-3914
(973) 481-5962
Newark Board of Education
Mr. Edwin Reyes, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 664
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Magnet School
Washington Irving School No 4
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ, 07026-3628
(973) 340-5034
Garfield City School District
Mr. Jeffrey Wilson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 317
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Lincoln Elementary School
502 Old Zuni Road
Gallup, NM, 87301-6565
(505) 721-3400
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Mr. Kelley Fitzmaurice, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Olivia Lee, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 375
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
401 Rio Pecos Road
Aztec, NM, 87410-1699
(505) 334-2621
Aztec Municipal School District
Ms Dana Stanley, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Samantha Nelson, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 361
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Monte Vista Elementary School
3211 Monte Vista Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87106-2119
(505) 260-2030
Albuquerque Public Schools
Mrs Cicely Ryan, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 421
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Amagansett School
320 Main Street
Amagansett, NY, 11930-7062
(631) 267-3572
Amagansett Union Free School District
Ms. Maria Dorr, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 125
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Briarcliff Middle School
444 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10510-1922
(914) 769-6343
Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District
Mrs. Amy Gladstone, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 294
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2
1804 Holland Avenue
Bronx, NY, 10462-3625
(718) 892-1276
Bronx Charter School for Excellence
Ms. Adije Okpo, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Sharleen Morris, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 461
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School, Choice School
Bronxville High School
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY, 10708-4829
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville Union Free School District
Ms Ann Meyer, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 524
Award year: 2023
High School
Colonial Elementary School
315 Highbrook Avenue
Pelham, NY, 10803-2206
(914) 738-2680
Pelham Union Free School District
Ms Rachael Garcia, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 279
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Denton Avenue Elementary School
1050 Denton Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY, 11040-2299
(516) 305-8400
Herricks Union Free School District
Mr Dominick Tolipano , Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 638
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Enders Road Elementary School
4725 Enders Road
Manlius, NY, 13104-9718
(315) 692-1500
Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District
Dr. Deborah Capri, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 536
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
George A Jackson Elementary School
58 Maytime Drive
Jericho, NY, 11753-1202
(516) 203-3640
Jericho Union Free School District
Dr. Alejandro Rivera, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 478
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Greenacres Elementary School
41 Huntington Avenue
Scarsdale, NY, 10583-2037
(914) 721-2740
Scarsdale UFSD
Ms Sharon Hill, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 342
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Haldane High School
15 Craigside Drive
Cold Spring, NY, 10516-1813
(845) 265-9254
Haldane Central School District
Ms Julia Sniffen, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 315
Award year: 2023
High School
Naples Street Elementary School
1055 Targee Street
Staten Island, NY, 10304-4450
(718) 876-4610
NYC Geographic District #31 - Staten Island
Ms Deanna Marco, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 302
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Pearls Hawthorne School
350 Hawthorne Avenue
Yonkers, NY, 10705-1831
(914) 376-8250
Yonkers City School District
Mr. Marwan Sayegh, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 782
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Choice School
PS 205 Alexander Graham Bell
75-25 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY, 11364-3448
(718) 464-5773
NYC Geographic District #26 - Queens
Ms Karen Piazza, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 230
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
PS 221 North Hills Elementary School
57-40 Marathon Parkway
Little Neck, NY, 11362-2036
(718) 225-7029
New York City Geographic District #26
Mrs. Patricia Bullard, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Allison Myers, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 529
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
PS 242 LP Stavisky Early Childhood School
29-66 137th Street
Flushing, NY, 11354-2044
(718) 445-2902
NYC Geographic District #25 - Queens
Ms. Jill Pritchard, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 295
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
PS 244 The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES)
137-20 Franklin Avenue
Flushing, NY, 11355-3871
(718) 445-5730
NYC Geographic District #25 - Queens
Mr Robert Groff, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 449
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Choice School
PS 281, The River School
425 E 35th Street
New York, NY, 10016-3704
(212) 251-6640
NYC Geographic District # 2 - Manhattan
Ms Jessica Orleans, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 458
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
PS 9 Sarah Anderson Elementary School
100 W 84th Street
New York, NY, 10024-4604
(212) 678-2812
NYC Geograpic District # 3 – Manhatten
Ms. Kate Witzke, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Stephanie Saunders, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 483
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Stephen Of Hungary School
408 E 82nd Street
New York, NY, 10028-5902
(212) 288-1989
Archdiocese of New York
Ms. Allyson Genova-Hall, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 335
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
The Academy For Excellence Through The Arts
10855 69Th Street
Forest Hills, NY, 11375-3982
(929) 467-6200
New York City Geographic District #28
Mrs, Barbara Leto, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 473
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
The Epiphany School
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY, 10010-5699
(212) 473-4128
Archdiocese of New York
Mrs. Kate McHugh, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 411
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Transfiguration School
29 Mott Street
New York, NY, 10013-9991
(212) 962-5265
Archdiocese of New York
Mr. Michael Lenahan, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 279
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Beaufort County Early College High School
5337 Highway 264 East
Washington, NC, 27889-7889
(252) 940-6227
Beaufort County Schools
Mrs Emily Pake, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 263
Award year: 2023
High School
Fairview Elementary School
1355 Charlotte Highway
Fairview, NC, 28730-8798
(828) 628-2732
Buncombe County Schools
Dr. Angie Jackson, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. Bonnie Bolado, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 663
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Greensboro Academy
4049 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, NC, 27410-8410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro Academy
Mrs Tracey Duhaime, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 760
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School
70 Sanders Road
Wilmington, NC, 28412-2619
(910) 350-2039
New Hanover County Schools
Mr. Burt Kilpatrick, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 554
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Highland School of Technology
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC, 28052-1739
(704) 810-8816
Gaston County Schools
Mr. James Montgomery, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 506
Award year: 2023
High School
Magnet School
Jay M Robinson Middle School
5925 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, NC, 28277-0575
(980) 232-6944
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Mr. Michael Miliote, Principal at time of Nomination
Rebecca Thompson, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1343
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Lucama Elementary School
6260 E Blalock Road
Lucama, NC, 27851-0070
(252) 239-1257
Wilson County Schools
Mrs. April Shackleford, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Sonya Grice, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 365
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
W. R. Odell Elementary School
1885 Odell School Road
Concord, NC, 28027-7503
(704) 260-6030
Cabarrus County Schools
Dr. Sandy Ward, Principal at time of Nomination
Lisa Harris Ober, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 924
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Rugby High School
1123 S Main Avenue
Rugby, ND, 58368-2428
(701) 776-5201
Rugby Public Schools
Mr. Jared Blikre, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 295
Award year: 2023
High School
Taylor-Richardton Elementary School
306 Ertel Avenue
Taylor, ND, 58656-0000
(701) 974-3585
Richardton-Taylor Public School District
Mr. John Barry, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr Jesse Patterson, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 140
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
William S Gussner Elementary School
1509 4th Street NE
Jamestown, ND, 58401-3813
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown Public Schools
Mr. Luke Anderson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 250
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
East Elementary School
714 East Vine Street
Mount Vernon, OH, 43050-3651
(740) 393-5985
Mount Vernon City School District
Mrs. Karly Watterson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 229
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Fort Recovery Middle School
865 Sharpsburg Road
Fort Recovery, OH, 45846-9746
(419) 375-2815
Fort Recovery Local Schools
Mr. Ryan Steinbrunner, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Holly Ann Gann, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 186
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Granville Middle School
210 New Burg Street
Granville, OH, 43023-1043
(740) 587-8104
Granville Exempted Village Schools
Ms. Lisa Sealover-Ormond, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 442
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Incarnate Word Academy
6620 Pearl Road
Parma Heights, OH, 44130-3808
(440) 842-6818
Diocese of Cleveland
Mrs. Steffany Congelio, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 349
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Kensington Intermediate School
20140 Lake Road
Rocky River, OH, 44116-1515
(440) 356-6770
Rocky River City School District
Dr. Heath Horton, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Robert Scott Raiff, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 594
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Lake Middle/High School
709 Market Avenue SW
Uniontown, OH, 44685-9462
(330) 877-4282
Lake Local School District
Mr. Daniel Harold, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1600
Award year: 2023
High School
Lakewood Catholic Academy
14808 Lake Avenue
Lakewood, OH, 44107-1352
(216) 521-0559
Diocese of Cleveland
Ms. Brenna Warrell, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 569
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Northwest Middle School
8614 Erie Avenue NW
Canal Fulton, OH, 44614-8852
(330) 854-3303
Northwest Local School District
Mr. Gregory Ramos, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 379
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Orchard Middle School
6800 SOM Road
Solon, OH, 44139-4208
(440) 349-6215
Solon City Schools
Mrs. Cariann Mineard, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 733
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Ragersville Elementary School
2405 Ragersville Road SW
Sugarcreek, OH, 44681-8086
(330) 897-5021
Garaway Local Schools
Mr. Sedric Gerber, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 154
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
11844 Caves Road
Chesterland, OH, 44026-1710
(440) 729-5980
West Geauga Local Schools
Ms. Melissa Becerra, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 459
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Robinwood Lane Elementary School
835 Indianola Road
Youngstown, OH, 44512-1704
(330) 782-3164
Boardman Local Schools
Ms. Billie Jo Johnson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 347
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Saint Bernadette Elementary School
2300 Clague Road
Westlake, OH, 44145-4330
(440) 734-7717
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Mrs. Maureen Goodwin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 387
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Margaret of York Elementary School
9495 Columbia Road
Loveland, OH, 45140-1560
(513) 697-3100
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Mrs. Kristin Penley, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 564
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Mary School
2845 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH, 45208-2353
(513) 321-0703
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Mrs. Jen Reker-Murphy, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 476
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Sebastian Parish School
500 Mull Avenue
Akron, OH, 44320-1213
(330) 836-9107
Diocese of Cleveland
Mr. Anthony Rohr, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 380
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Walnut Elementary School
7150 Ashville Fairfield Road
Ashville, OH, 43103-9406
(740) 983-5000
Teays Valley Local Schools
Mr. Greg Kovack, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Kimberly Hastler, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 526
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Walnut Hills High School
3250 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH, 45207-1457
(513) 363-8400
Cincinnati Public Schools
Mr. John Chambers, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 2555
Award year: 2023
High School
Western Reserve Elementary School
13850 W Akron Canfield Road
Berlin Center, OH, 44401-9752
(330) 547-4100
Western Reserve Local Schools
Ms. Deborah Farelli, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 289
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Booker T. Washington High School
1514 East Zion Street
Tulsa, OK, 74106-4011
(918) 925-1000
Tulsa Public Schools
Dr. Melissa Woolridge, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1280
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Magnet School
Cleora Public School
451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK, 74331-8113
(918) 256-6401
Cleora Public Schools
Mr. Kenny Guthrie, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 168
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Richmond Elementary School
201 West Richmond Road
Stillwater, OK, 74075-1639
(405) 533-6400
Stillwater Public Schools
Ms Joy Cawood, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 334
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Sadler Arts Academy
800 Altamont Street
Muskogee, OK, 74401-4401
(918) 684-3820
Muskogee Public Schools
Ms. Ronia Davison, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 390
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Magnet School
Boyce Middle School
1500 Boyce Road
Pittsburgh, PA, 15241-2903
(412) 833-1600
Upper Saint Clair School District
Dr. Dan O'Rourke, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 630
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Central Bucks High School-East
2804 Holicong Road
Doylestown, PA, 18902-1400
(267) 893-2300
Central Bucks School District
Dr. Chad Watters, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1366
Award year: 2023
High School
David Leech Elementary School
200 Siberian Avenue
Leechburg, PA, 15656-1278
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg Area School District
Dr. David Keibler, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 301
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Elizabethtown Area Schools
600 East High Street
Elizabethtown, PA, 17022-1713
(717) 367-1533
Elizabethtown Area School District
Dr. Jason D'Amico, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1249
Award year: 2023
High School
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary
816 Norristown Road
Ambler, PA, 19002-2103
(215) 646-4916
Gwynedd-Mercy
Mrs. Anne Knapke, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 395
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Hampden Elementary School
441 Skyport Road
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050-6825
(717) 737-4513
Cumberland Valley School District
Mr. Todd Franze, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 544
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Radio Park Elementary School
800 West Cherry Lane
State College, PA, 16803-2947
(814) 231-4115
State College Area School District
Mr. Alex Raup, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 406
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Mary Interparochial School
5th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA, 19106-3726
(215) 923-7522
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Ms. Jayda Pugliese, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 260
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saint Philip Neri School
3015 Chestnut Street
Lafayette Hill, PA, 19444-2048
(610) 828-3082
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Mrs. Elizabeth Veneziale, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 511
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Saints Philip and James School
721 E Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA, 19341-2802
(610) 363-6530
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Sister Teresa Ballisty IHM, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 172
Award year: 2023
Elementary School

Bell Award Winner

Schuylkill Haven Area Elementary Center
701 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972-1433
(570) 385-6731
Schuylkill Haven Area School District
Mr Joseph Delluso, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 434
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Wasson Avenue Elementary School
300 Wasson Avenue
Dubois, PA, 15801-1270
(814) 371-6171
Dubois Area School District
Ms. Heather Dzikiy, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 419
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
West Allegheny High School
205 West Allegheny Road
Imperial, PA, 15126-8805
(724) 695-7368
West Allegheny School District
Dr. Cheryl McHone, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1038
Award year: 2023
High School
Clayville Elementary School
3 George Washington Highway
Clayville, RI, 02815-1110
(401) 647-4115
Scituate Public Schools
Mrs. Miranda Carpenter, Principal at time of Nomination
Sarah McGee Hess, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 145
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Park Elementary School
40 Asylum Road
Warwick, RI, 02886-8002
(401) 734-3690
Warwick Public Schools
Mr. Daniel Sylvestre, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 210
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Woodridge Elementary School
401 Budlong Road
Cranston, RI, 02920-6001
(401) 270-8007
Cranston Public Schools
Mrs. Marisa Jackson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 264
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Ben Lippen School
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC, 29203-1513
(803) 807-4345
Private School
Dr. Ben Porter, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Kelli Larsen, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 358
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464-4057
(843) 884-4721
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Mrs. Susan Splendido, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 648
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Coosa Elementary School
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC, 29907-1300
(843) 322-6100
Beaufort County School District
Mrs. Melissa Pender, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 457
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Choice School
Sterling School
99 John McCarroll Way
Greenville, SC, 29607-2283
(864) 355-4480
Greenville County Schools
Dr. Josh Patterson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 690
Award year: 2023
K-12
Choice School
Wren Elementary School
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC, 29673-8431
(864) 850-5950
Anderson School District 1
Mrs. Delaney Sutton, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 617
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Bridgewater-Emery Elementary School - 02
510 North Main Street
Bridgewater, SD, 57319-0350
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3
Mrs. Kim Aman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 159
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Castlewood High School - 01
310 East Harry Street
Castlewood, SD, 57223-2063
(605) 793-2351
Castlewood School District 28-1
Ms. Angela Keszler, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 89
Award year: 2023
High School
Fred Assam Elementary School - 06
7700 East Willowwood Street
Sioux Falls, SD, 57110-3159
(605) 582-1500
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Ms. Susan Foster, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 483
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Brentwood Middle School
5324 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN, 37027-6205
(615) 472-4250
Williamson County School
Dr. Bill Harlin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 1124
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Crosswind Elementary School
831 West Shelton Road
Collierville, TN, 38017-6827
(901) 853-3330
Collierville Schools
Mrs. Kristie Murin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 707
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Fairmont Elementary School
1405 Lester Harris Road
Johnson City, TN, 37601-2651
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City Schools
Ms. Carol McGill, Principal at time of Nomination
Dr. JoDee Whitaker Dotson, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 590
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Linden Elementary School
700 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN, 37830-8235
(865) 425-5701
Oak Ridge Schools
Mrs. Heather Jenkins, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 541
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Middle College at Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University, 601 College Street
Clarksville, TN, 37044-0001
(931) 221-1351
Clarksville-Montgomery County School
Dr. Phyllis Casebolt, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 107
Award year: 2023
High School
Choice School
Nolan Elementary School
4435 Shackleford Ridge Road
Signal Mountain, TN, 37377-1255
(423) 886-0898
Hamilton County Schools
Dr. Ashley Aldridge Wilson, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 743
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Cross Plains Elementary School
700 North Main Street
Cross Plains, TX, 76443-2112
(254) 725-6123
Cross Plains Independent School District
Mrs. Jeanette Barron, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 209
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Cross Roads Junior High School
14434 FM 59
Malakoff, TX, 75148-9801
(903) 489-2667
Cross Roads Independent School District
Mrs. Julie Koepp, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 111
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Davis Elementary School
1500 FM 1777
Royse City, TX, 75189-0479
(972) 636-9549
Royse City Independent School District
Mrs. Cynthia Pense, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Rachel M. Camp, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 491
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Falls City Elementary School
P.O. Box 399
Falls City, TX, 78113-0399
(830) 254-3551
Falls City Independent School District
Mrs. Jessica Luna, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 255
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Farias Elementary School
1510 Chicago Street
Laredo, TX, 78041-4108
(956) 273-3400
Laredo Independent School District
Ms. Vanessa Ortegon, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 563
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Frankston Elementary School
100 Perry Street
Frankston, TX, 75763-0428
(903) 876-2214
Frankston Independent School District
Mrs. Melanie Blackwell, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 371
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Hector J. Garcia Early College High School
5241 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX, 78041-1920
(956) 273-7700
Laredo Independent School District
Mrs. Margarita Lopez Taboada, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 399
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Choice School
Herfurth Elementary School
7500 Miller Road
Rowlett, TX, 75088-6603
(972) 475-7994
Garland Independent School District
Ms. Shannon Brown M.ED, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 539
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Magnet School, Choice School
Honey Grove Elementary School
1202 North Seventeenth Street
Honey Grove, TX, 75446-2083
(903) 378-2264
Honey Grove Independent School District
Mrs. Ashley Odom, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 260
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
House Creek Elementary School
351 Lutheran Church Road
Copperas Cove, TX, 76522-7988
(254) 518-3000
Copperas Cove Independent School District
Mr. Todd Williams, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 639
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
7310 Bowie Street
Houston, TX, 77012-2904
(832) 649-2701
Houston Gateway Academy Inc.
Ms. Tiffany Wright, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 581
Award year: 2023
K-12
Charter School, Title I School, Choice School
IDEA Carver Academy
217 Robinson Place
San Antonio, TX, 78202-2751
(210) 223-8885
IDEA Public Schools
Mrs. Laura Flack, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 574
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charter School, Title I School
Industrial Elementary East
390 Main Street
Vanderbilt, TX, 77991-0368
(361) 284-3226
Industrial Independent School District
Mrs. Lisa Baughman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 267
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Maxfield Elementary School
114 West Lexington
Gorman, TX, 76454-0008
(254) 734-3171
Gorman Independent School District
Ms. Crystal Snider, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 105
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
McLeod Elementary School
PO Box 350
McLeod, TX, 75565-0350
(903) 796-7181
McLeod Indpendent School District
Mrs. Erin Lambeth, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 170
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Milano Elementary School
500 North 5th Street
Milano, TX, 76556-0145
(512) 455-2062
Milano Independent School District
Mrs. Courtney Todd, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 182
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Nitsch Elementary School
4702 W. Mount Houston Road
Houston, TX, 77088-3053
(832) 484-6400
Klein Independent School District
Mr. Frank Ward, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 666
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School

Bell Award Winner

Ortiz Elementary School
2500 W. Alton Gloor Boulevard
Brownsville, TX, 78520-9524
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville Independent School District
Mrs. Julie Pena, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 502
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Pittsburg Intermediate School
209 Lafayette Street
Pittsburg, TX, 75686-1629
(903) 855-3395
Pittsburg Independent School District
Mr. Todd Newman, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 299
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
5100 W Plano Parkway
Plano, TX, 75093-5007
(972) 380-5505
Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Mrs. Meghan Jones, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 764
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
310 South Gate Road
Roma, TX, 78584-0187
(956) 849-7230
Roma Independent School District
Mrs. Odette E. Garcia, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 548
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Rosemont Upper School
911 N. Morocco Avenue
Dallas, TX, 75211-0000
(972) 749-5000
Dallas Independent School District
Mr. Marco Barker, Principal at time of Nomination
Ms. Stephanie A. Munves, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 147
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School, Magnet School
Saint Laurence Catholic School
2630 Austin Parkway
Sugar Land, TX, 77479-1235
(281) 980-0500
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Mrs. Suzanne Barto, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 691
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
St. Theresa Catholic School
4311 Small Drive
Austin, TX, 78731-3634
(512) 451-7105
Diocese of Austin
Mr. Brian Wheeler, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 373
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Sundown Elementary School
605 South School Street
Sundown, TX, 79372-1110
(806) 229-3021
Sundown Independent School District
Mr. Jason Powell, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Alan Berry, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 248
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Sunset Elementary School
401 West 14th Street
Dumas, TX, 79029-5413
(806) 935-2127
Dumas Independent School District
Mr. Caynon Strickland, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 335
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
415 North Ivory Avenue
Lubbock, TX, 79403-3411
(806) 219-2213
Lubbock Independent School District
Ms. Julie Wyatt, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 469
Award year: 2023
High School
Title I School, Magnet School
Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School
1515 Lynn Haven Avenue
Dallas, TX, 75216-1323
(972) 925-7500
Dallas Independent School District
Mrs. Marquetta Masters, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 302
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Magnet School, Choice School
Vega Junior High School
200 Longhorn Drive
Vega, TX, 79092-0190
(806) 267-2123
Vega Independent School District
Ms. Tracey Bell, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Meredith Porton, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 110
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Title I School
Milford Elementary School
450 South 700 West
Milford, UT, 84751-0309
(435) 387-2841
Beaver County School District
Mr. Brian Hollingshead, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 221
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Wasatch Elementary School
30 R Street
Salt Lake City, UT, 84103-4126
(801) 578-8564
Salt Lake City School District
Ms Adrienne Kumik, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 337
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Charlottesville Catholic School
1205 Pen Park Road
Charlottesville, VA, 22901-3111
(434) 964-0400
Diocese of Richmond
Mrs. Vada Fallica, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 353
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Edwin W Chittum Elementary School
2008 Dock Landing Road
Chesapeake, VA, 23321-3512
(757) 465-6300
Chesapeake City Public Schools
Mrs. Bridget Outlaw, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 805
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Fancy Gap Elementary School
63 Winding Ridge Road
Fancy Gap, VA, 24328-9703
(276) 728-7504
Carroll County Public Schools
Mrs. Carrie Davis, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 131
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
J.W. Adams Combined School
10824 Orby Cantrell Highway
Pound, VA, 24279-0767
(276) 796-5419
Wise County Public Schools
Mrs. Fran Balthis, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 489
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Kettle Run High School
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA, 20181-5877
(540) 422-7330
Fauquier County Public Schools
Mrs. Meaghan Brill, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Mark Malloy, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 1207
Award year: 2023
High School
Saint Gregory The Great Catholic School
5343 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA, 23462-1889
(757) 497-1811
Diocese of Richmond
Mr. Joseph Branco, Principal at time of Nomination
Mrs. Kika Glass, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 592
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Southside Elementary School
440 East Witt Road
Blairs, VA, 24527-2442
(434) 836-0006
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Dr. Leslie Hackworth, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 428
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Trinity School At Meadow View
2849 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA, 22042-1310
(703) 876-1920
Trinity
Dr. Katherine Yohe, Principal at time of Nomination
Mr. Timothy Maloney, Current Principal
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 198
Award year: 2023
High School
Union Hall Elementary School
100 Union Hall Elementary Circle
Chatham, VA, 24531-5043
(434) 724-7010
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Mrs. Amy Emond, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 179
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Williamsburg Middle School
3600 North Harrison Street
Arlington, VA, 22207-1844
(703) 228-5450
Arlington County Public Schools
Mr. Bryan Boykin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 827
Award year: 2023
Middle School
Apple Valley Elementary School
7 North 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA, 98908-1408
(509) 972-5510
West Valley School District #208 (Yakima)
Mrs. Heidi Sutton, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 423
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
2401 S Irving Street
Seattle, WA, 98144-3727
(206) 252-2800
Seattle Public Schools
Ms. Katherine May, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 472
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Jayenne Elementary School
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV, 26554-1307
(304) 367-2136
Marion County Schools
Mr. Scott Morris, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 306
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Ritchie Elementary School
3700 Wood Street
Wheeling, WV, 26003-4399
(304) 243-0372
Ohio County School District
Mr. John Jorden, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 293
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Sherman Elementary School
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV, 25049-0369
(304) 837-8310
Boone School District
Ms. Lisa Lowe, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 250
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Brookfield East High School
3305 North Lilly Road
Brookfield, WI, 53005-7608
(262) 781-3500
Elmbrook School District
Mr. Andrew Farley, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 1337
Award year: 2023
High School

Bell Award Winner

Darlington Elementary/Middle School
11630 Center Hill Road
Darlington, WI, 53530-9764
(608) 776-4021
Darlington Community School District
Mr. Michael Flanagan, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 629
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Evans Elementary School
140 South Peters Avenue
Fond Du Lac, WI, 54935-3864
(920) 929-2828
Fond du Lac School District
Mr. Nicholas Shultis, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 282
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Houdini Elementary School
2305 West Capitol Drive
Appleton, WI, 54914-6831
(920) 832-4608
Appleton Area School District
Mrs. Kathryn Hardesty, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 545
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
55 South Pontiac Drive
Janesville, WI, 53545-2277
(608) 743-6900
School District of Janesville
Ms. Sally Pope, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 356
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
1011 E 11th Street
New Richmond, WI, 54017-2591
(715) 243-7400
New Richmond New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
Mr. Andy Hoeppner, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 340
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
North Lakeland Elementary School
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI, 54545-9324
(715) 543-8417
North Lakeland School District
Mr. Brent Jelinski, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
Total number of students: 152
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Willow Glen Primary School
2600 East Bolivar Avenue
Saint Francis, WI, 53235-5434
(414) 486-6300
Saint Francis School District
Mr. Edward Ringsby, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 226
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School
Sagewood Elementary School
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY, 82601-5059
(307) 253-3300
Natrona County School District #1
Mrs. Anna Lavin, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 310
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School, Choice School

Bell Award Winner

Southside Elementary School
278 East Monroe Street
Powell, WY, 82435-9998
(307) 764-6183
Park County School District # 1
Mr. Scott Schiller, Principal at time of Nomination
Nomination category: Exemplary High Performing Schools
Total number of students: 287
Award year: 2023
Elementary School
Title I School

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