18 San Diego County Schools Among 2026 California Distinguished Schools

Bay Area public schools make 2026 California Distinguished list

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that 408 public middle schools and high schools were selected as 2026 California Distinguished School…

Fresno Makes Prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools List

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that 408 middle schools and high schools have been selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program. Some of the Valley schools that made the list include middle schools and high schools in Fresno, Clovis, Kern, Madera, Tulare and Reedley. (SEE LIST BELOW) California’s school recognition program recognizes exceptional schools that distin…

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2026 California Distinguished Schools

March 10, 2026SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that 408 middle schools and high schools have been selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program, California’s school recognition program that recognizes exceptional schools that distinguish themselves on the basis of exemplary student outcomes.Since its inception in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Award remai…

18 San Diego County Schools Among 2026 California Distinguished Schools

The honorees were selected using 2025 data from the California School Dashboard.

SPI Announces 2026 CA Distinguished Schools - Year 2026 (CA Dept of Education)

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announces 2026 California Distinguished Schools.

Soar High School among 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program

Downey, CA — The California Department of Education (CDE) has selected 152 middle schools and high schools from Los Angeles County as 2026 California Distinguished Schools, part of a statewide recognition of 408 exemplary schools demonstrating outstanding academic achievement and commitment to student success.   Among the honorees are the International Polytechnic High School, operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and Magnolia …