<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3U94RM_0kClRV4k00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3U94RM_0kClRV4k00" width="1280" height="720" >LOS ANGELES - Several schools across Southern California ranked among the state's most distinguished elementary schools in 2023, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony ThurmondThe California Distinguished School list assessed more than 350 elementary schools statewide based on indicators included on the California School Dashboard such as assessment results, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and socioeconomic data.Schools that ranked on the list demonstrated "excellent work" in one of two categories - "closing the achievement gap" and "achieving exceptional student performance.""It is my pleasure to honor and recognize these 356 elementary schools for providing outstanding public education and opportunities to students. Their innovation and hard work have helped to ensure their students can heal, recover, and thrive—even in the toughest times," Thurmond said. "California Distinguished Schools represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaboration, but also highly successful, data-driven school efforts ranging from professional development for educators to mental health and social-emotional wellness strategies to address the needs of students and families."Elementary schools and middle and high schools are recognized in alternate years; therefore, awardees hold the title for two years.Here are the Southern California schools on the list, organized by county <h2>Los Angeles County</h2>Stowers (Cecil B.) ElementaryWittmann (Helen) ElementaryCerritos ElementaryGonsalves (Joe A.) ElementaryRepetto ElementaryMonterey Highlands ElementaryHugo Reid ElementaryCamino Grove ElementaryHighland Oaks ElementaryRancho Learning Center (Alternative)Baldwin Stocker ElementaryHolly Avenue ElementaryLongley Way ElementaryOak Mesa ElementaryEl Marino ElementaryCleminson ElementaryRichmond Street ElementaryDunsmore ElementaryMountain Avenue ElementaryValley View ElementaryMonte Vista ElementaryJohn C. Fremont ElementaryHermosa Beach City ElementaryHermosa View ElementaryWilder's Preparatory Academy CharterLa Canada ElementaryPalm Crest ElementaryParadise Canyon ElementaryChaparral ElementaryLashon AcademyGoethe International CharterRenaissance Arts AcademyBalboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet ElementaryWestwood Charter ElementaryGranada Hills CharterLarchmont CharterScience Academy STEM MagnetRichland Avenue ElementaryCanyon Charter ElementaryAurelia Pennekamp ElementaryMeadows Avenue ElementaryPacific ElementaryStevenson Ranch ElementaryPico Canyon ElementaryOak Hills ElementarySoleado ElementaryVista Grande ElementarySilver Spur ElementaryRancho Vista ElementaryDapplegray ElementarySierra Madre ElementaryJefferson ElementaryBirney ElementaryRosemead ElementarMildred B. Janson ElementaryCarver ElementaryValentine ElementaryCharles Helmers ElementaryWest Creek AcademyArroyo Vista ElementaryMonterey Hills ElementaryMarengo ElementaryJoseph Arnold ElementaryHickory ElementaryTowers ElementaryAnza ElementaryCollegewood ElementaryLeonard G. Westhoff ElementaryEvergreen ElementaryWalnut ElementaryMaple Hill ElementaryDa Vinci Connect<h2>Orange County</h2>Olinda ElementaryBOUSD Online AcademyBrea Country Hills ElementaryOxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange CountyLos Coyotes ElementaryMargaret Landell ElementaryPlavan (Urbain H.) ElementaryLaguna Road ElementaryAcacia ElementaryHermosa Drive ElementaryRobert C. Fisler ElementaryBeechwood ElementarySunset Lane ElementaryA. G. Cook ElementaryEthan B. Allen ElementaryS. A. Moffett ElementaryStonegate ElementarySantiago Hills ElementaryIrvine Unified School District Virtual AcademyAlternative Education-San Joaquin HighVista VerdeBrywood ElementaryJack L. Weaver ElementaryRossmoor ElementaryFrancis Hopkinson ElementaryOxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback ValleyOrange County Classical AcademyBryant Ranch ElementaryBrookhaven ElementaryLakeview ElementaryLinda Vista ElementaryHeritage ElementaryMyford ElementaryTustin Memorial ElementaryHicks Canyon ElementaryRed Hill ElementaryOrchard HillsSchroeder Elementary<h2>San Bernardino County</h2><ul><li>Hidden Trails Elementary</li><li>Helendale Elementary</li><li>Excel Academy Charter</li><li>Inland Leaders Charter</li></ul><h2>San Diego County</h2><ul><li>Ocean Air</li><li>Sage Canyon</li><li>Ashley Falls Elementary</li><li>Sycamore Ridge</li><li>Carmel Del Mar Elementary</li><li>El Camino Creek Elementary</li><li>Capri Elementary</li><li>Classical Academy</li><li>Heritage K-8 Charter</li><li>JCS - Mountain Oaks</li><li>Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire</li><li>Classical Academy Vista</li><li>Scripps Elementary</li><li>Mt. Everest Academy</li><li>Innovations Academy</li><li>Carmel Creek Elementary</li><li>Solana Highlands Elementary</li><li>Solana Pacific Elementary</li><li>Skyline Elementary</li><li>Solana Ranch Elementary</li><li>Excel Academy Charter</li></ul><h2>Ventura County</h2><ul><li>Wildwood Elementary</li><li>Sycamore Canyon</li><li>Westlake Elementary</li><li>Banyan Elementary</li><li>Environmental Academy of Research Technology and Earth Sciences</li><li>Lang Ranch</li><li>Aspen Elementary</li><li>School District Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary</li><li>Oak Hills Elementary</li><li>Red Oak Elementary</li><li>Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education</li><li>River Oaks Academy</li></ul></div></body>

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These Southern California elementary schools rank among state's most distinguished in 2023

LOS ANGELES - Several schools across Southern California ranked among the state's most distinguished elementary schools in 2023, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. The California Distinguished School list assessed more than 350 elementary schools statewide based on indicators included on the California School Dashboard such as...