Twenty-seven Los Angeles Unified schools have been named among America’s Healthiest Schools for 2026, recognizing efforts to support the health and well-being of students, staff and families.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recognized 1,376 schools across 35 states and Washington, D.C., this year. The annual program recognizes schools for practices involving health services, nutrition and food access, physical education and activity, social-emotional health and learning, staff well-being and family and community engagement.

“We are incredibly proud of these 27 schools for going above and beyond to promote health and wellness in their communities,” Los Angeles Unified Super-intendent Andrés E. Chait said. “This honor reflects the high caliber of leadership and partnerships required to ensure that every student is healthy and ready to grow and thrive in school and beyond.”

The recognized Los Angeles Unified campuses are located throughout the district, with nine in Region North, four in Region East, 13 in Region South and one in Region West. Several received recognition in multiple health-related areas.

Region North schools recognized were Arminta Street Elementary School, Columbus Avenue Elementary School, Fernangeles Elementary School, Gridley–Montañez Dual Language Academy, Herrick Avenue Elementary School, John Sutter Middle School, Sharp Avenue Elementary School, Valerio Street Elementary School and Vanalden Avenue Elementary School.

Region East schools were Euclid Avenue Community School, Lucille Roybal–Allard Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and William R. Anton Elementary School.

Region South honorees were 74th Street Elementary School, 93rd Street Elementary School, Bandini Street Elementary School, Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School, Caroldale Learning Community STEAM Academy, Catskill Avenue Elementary School, Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School, Fries Ave Elementary/STEAM Academy, George Washington Preparatory High School, Harte Preparatory Middle School, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Purche Avenue Elementary School and STEAM Magnet and South Park Elementary School.

Marlton School was the district’s Region West honoree.

“Physical and mental health are essential to student success,” Los Angeles Unified Chief Medical Director Dr. Smita Malhotra said. “We are proud of all our schools for their ongoing efforts to support the well-being of the whole child, and we are especially honored to see so many of our schools receive this national recognition.”

More information about America’s Healthiest Schools is available from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

For information, visit healthiergeneration.org.