Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Meet your 5 Blue Ribbon Schools in Alabama for 2024
Every year, the U.S. Department of Education honors schools that go the extra mile for their students by handing out National Blue Ribbon Schools awards.
This year, five Alabama schools made the list of over 300 honored. Keep reading for the full list of Alabama schools given the top honor and find out why they were chosen.
EPIC Alternative Elementary School | Birmingham
EPIC Alternative School sees educating young minds as planting seeds for our future. That’s why an indoor botanical garden is central to the school’s design.
EPIC is a Title 1 magnet school. They specialize in exhaustive education—so while test scores are important, educators at EPIC strive for excellence in extracurriculars like band and cheerleading.
“Faculty and staff invest in providing a comprehensive education that focus on the betterment of the whole child…We believe that building relationships with students, parents, and community stakeholders is the key to our success.”
From the National Blue Ribbon Schools winners’ page
East Elementary School | Cullman
At Cullman’s East Elementary, the goal is clear—curating a learning experience that extends beyond the classroom. How they do that is by teaching students a holistic curriculum which touches on topics from world history to robotics and even nutrition.
“We believe in being the light and igniting the fire and desire for learning in the hearts and minds of both teachers and students. It is our desire to create collaborative learning experiences for teachers and students to feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves.”
From the National Blue Ribbon School winners’ page
Carver School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology | Dothan
Carver School is an A-rated magnet program based in the Wiregrass. The school offers a hands-on approach to learning through projects like raising chickens from eggs to learn about embryology and life cycles.
“CMST ranks among the top-performing schools in the state, thanks to a passionate staff dedicated to nurturing each child’s potential. Through a standards-based approach to education, our students are consistently challenged to exceed grade-level expectations and achieve new heights.”
From the National Blue Ribbon School winners’ page
Crestline Elementary School | Hartselle
Crestline Elementary is all about tailor-made learning experiences. By working with your child’s brain instead of against it, Crestline’s educators are equipped to instill knowledge in a way that “sticks” in pupil’s heads for years to come.
“Through problem-solving activities, hands-on learning, and technology integration, Crestline provides opportunities for each student to achieve their personal best. Through a combination of academic rigor, creative expression, and social-emotional development, Crestline nurtures well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future success.”
From the National Blue Ribbon School winners’ page
Brookwood Forest Elementary School | Mountain Brook
Brookwood Forest Elementary is committed to fostering individual growth. From morning meetings with students to hear out their concerns to rollicking pep rallies—students are presented with opportunities to shape learning in a way that makes sense for their unique minds.
“Brookwood Forest Elementary is blessed with a name that captures our aspirations for our learning community. We can not imagine a more apt metaphor for the growth of a child than that of a seed to a healthy tree.”
From the National Blue Ribbon School winners’ page
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