COCOA BEACH -- Four schools in Central Florida pick up national recognition for quality education.

Cocoa Beach Junior-Senior High School and Ralph M. Williams Elementary School in Rockledge were named Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

Also receiving the award: Saint Andrew Catholic School and The First Academy Lower School, both in Orlando.

The schools, along with eight other Florida schools will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C in November.

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