The Indiana Department of Education released its list of Four Star Schools for the 2017-2018 school year.

“Receiving designation as a Four Star School reflects academic excellence among students, educators, and the administration,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am honored to recognize these Four Star Schools for their hard work and dedication in preparing their students for a bright and prosperous future.”

To receive the Four Star designation, schools must receive an A on the accountability grades and have excellent ISTEP pass rates, according to the state.

The following Indiana schools in Michiana received the Four Star designation:

• Marian High School Mishawaka
• Saint Anthony De Padua School South Bend
• Saint Joseph High School South Bend
• Saint Joseph School South Bend
• St Pius X Catholic School Granger
• John Glenn High School Walkerton
• F Willard Crichfield Elementary LaPorte
• Discovery Middle School Granger
• Horizon Elementary School Granger
• Northpoint Elementary School Granger
• Penn High School Mishawaka
• Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger
• North Wood High School Nappanee
• Meadowview Elementary School Shipshewana
• Westview Jr-Sr High School Topeka

Click here for the full list of Four Star Schools