4 San Diego Area Schools Named California Blue Ribbon Schools

SAN DIEGO, CA — Four San Diego area schools are among 31 recognized as California Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025, state officials announced.

Blue Ribbon schools are among the state's highest performing based on all students' scores, subgroups' scores, and graduation rates, according to the California Department of Education.

"It's my pleasure to congratulate these school communities on their hard work to earn recognition as 2025 California Blue Ribbon Schools," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said in a statement.

The schools were nominated as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025. Following the U.S. Department of Education's elimination of the program, they are being awarded the distinction of 2025 California Blue Ribbon Schools.

In San Diego County, Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista Elementary School District was honored. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego and San Diego Global Vision Academy, both in San Diego Unified School District, were recognized. College Preparatory Middle School in Spring Valley was also recognized.

"While the U.S. Department of Education has abruptly ended the NBRS program, I want to ensure that the hard work of students, staff, and educators does not go unrecognized," Thurmond said. "This award affirms the dedication and achievement of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content."

California Blue Ribbon School communities will receive official recognition from the California Department of Education. They will be formally celebrated at the annual California School Recognition Program celebration in the spring of 2026, according to the California Department of Education.