And the winners are...the students of Orange County! 
Nine Orange County schools were recently named as recipients of the coveted National "Blue Ribbon" School of Distinction recognition. Of the twenty-seven schools named in the State of California,one-third, nine were from the OC,
Of those three of the local schools in Northern Orange Co.
- Olinda Elementary School ~ Brea
- Beechwood School ~ Fullerton
- Fairmont Elementary ~ Yorba Linda
Combined with hard work of everyone including the students, teachers, administrators, parents and the communities, these fine schools received the nod for outstanding performances.
- Arroyo Elementary School, Santa Ana
- Deerfield Elementary School, Irvine
- Mariners Christian School, Costa Mesa
- Mariners Elementary School, Newport Beach
- Tustin Memorial Academy, Santa Ana
- Victoria Elementary School, Costa Mesa
Success in the Blue Ribbon program in Orange County incorporated a nationwide focus on the academic standards measured by nationally No Child Left Behind Act. In addition the dedication and willingness among local school administrators to undergo the detailed application and interview process for the award made helped make the recognition pos
sible. The Blue Ribbon program originated nationally in 1982.
No doubt we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to education. Great schools can be measured in several ways, not only for the obvious value of providing an excellent education for our young citizens, as a long-time Realtor I can tell you the value of a preferred school or school district can be immense when it comes to the desirability of your home.
Interested in Orange County CA real estate or if you're interested in learning more about our fine city take a look at All About Brea ~ Brea, CA 92821 & 92823 and see why it was named one of the Best places to live in the best by Sunset Magazine, Brea The Best of The West, you will see why Brea's the Place to Be. Looking for family entertainment in the City of Brea, check out Family Fun in Good Old Brea, or Brea Summer Fun: Concerts in the Park. Want to spend a day in Brea? Check out Brea ~ CA as Featured in Westways Magazine for day tripping around town. If you're want more on Brea real estate contract me Lynda Eisenmann at Preferred Home Brokers for Real Estate Help, we're on of Orange County's most established real estate brokerage.
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Hi Lynda, You do the Best in Local Posts. What consumer wouldn't want to know what you provide. I would if I were moving to Orange County. Anyway, a really nice post and and wonderful information. I would best this post would such a better format for school information instead of the boring type we all see. Great Jo and Glad you got your posts on today. I have three to write and Hummmm, I am trying to get stuff ready for a trip back east. Running errands, running home, My Outlook is all messed up and trying to get that resolved as well before leaving or I will be in fine mess.
Mana ~ Thanks so much, and you're right, they do great work in our schools.
William ~ Thank you for the kind comment and visiting my community. Sounds to me like you've got lots on your plate right now.
Lynda - William and Sally have said it all. You really do the most exceptional job of sharing the essence of Brea. I've been blessed with having spent time with you in your wonderful city. You not only know about Brea, you have been an involved resident, civic leader, parent, and chamber of commerce member for many years. You and your real estate office (Preferred Home Brokers) has come to be known by the community and peers as the benchmark of ethics, honesty and community caring.
I join you in congratulating Brea for their award-winning schools. So many awards for your city, they'll need more trophy cases soon!
Teri ~ Yep, thanks for the nice comment.
Sally ~ Thanks so much.
Marlene ~ Wow, what a nice compliment, thank you. (BTW, the checks in the mail).
Maggie ~ Thank you, glad to know you have those choices.
Good info. However, people should be aware that the Santa Ana schools are really in North Tustin/Tustin Foothills.
I highlighted some properties that have sold near these schools in my blog (http://orangecounty.redfin.com/blog/2007/11/north_tustin_near_good_schools_and_sold.html).
My wife and I actually became interested in <a href=http://www.deedeehomes.com/Nav.aspx/Page=%2fPageManager%2fDefault.aspx%3fPageID%3d1316977>Costa Mesa real estate</a> in part because of the wonderful schools that are in and around the city. We have 3 children two of whom are already in school and we really wanted a place to raise them without having to worry about moving until they are adults. The award winning schools of Costa Mesa are what really helped us make a final decision as to where to move.
Hi Julie ~ Thank you for the distinction on Santa Ana Schools, although I thought that was applicable to some, yet not all Santa Ana schools???
Mr. Costa Mesa~ Thanks for stopping by, with 3 kids I can appreciate your interest in great schools. Costa Mesa is a great place for many reasons.