Harben Elementary Named Finalist For America’s Best Schools Award

December 15, 2022

Jess Harben Elementary is one of eight schools in the United States selected as a finalist for the 2023 America’s Best Schools Award by the National Center for Urban School Transformation.

Being named a finalist is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the leadership, teachers, staff, students and community at Jess Harben Elementary.

The entire district is proud of the Harben community for this honor and cannot wait to see the school earn the top spot this spring! Keep up the great work! #RISDBelieves

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Harben Elementary Named Finalist For America’s Best Schools Award

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