Platteville Elementary School Named Blue Ribbon School

The US Department of Education recently released its list of National Blue Ribbon Schools – which included a Platteville school. According to the release, Westview Elementary was given the designation. The school is 1 of 8 in the state to earn the honor. Westview was recognized in the exemplary high-performing schools category. The US Department of Education awards schools based on overall academic performance or for closing achievement gaps. Westview Elementary was nominated for the Blue Ribbon School program by top state education officials. The district credits part of its success to opportunities beyond the core curriculum – including enrichment programs with UW-Platteville.