This year, 16 New York City schools made the National Blue Ribbon Schools list, with 12 operated by the Education Department. Among these, the Brooklyn School of Inquiry (BSI) stood out for its exemption from the city’s mandated reading curriculums, recognized for its innovative teaching and diverse student body. The awards highlight academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps, although they don’t provide financial benefits. Manhattan had the most winners, while schools across all boroughs were acknowledged for strong performance.
