Amarillo , TX September 28, 2022 -- Ascension Academy is thrilled to announce that they have been recognized as a 2023 Best School by Niche! This year, Ascension ranked #1 in “Best High Schools for STEM in Amarillo Area” for the 4th year in a row, and #1 in “Best Private High Schools in Amarillo Area.” This ranking was earned by scoring highly in many factors that aim to capture what it’s really like to attend Ascension Academy. In addition to it’s first-place rankings, Ascension is also ranked in the top 12% of “Best College Prep Private Schools in America” and has an A+ overall grade on Niche.com. The school's grade is determined by a combination of reviews, self-reported information by the schools and statistical data obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. Ascension Academy is an independent college preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Ascension Academy serves students who seek a challenging curriculum in an inclusive but diverse environment as part of a small, safe school community to obtain an education that will prepare them for success in college and in life as Scholars, Artists, Athletes, and Leaders— the Four Pillars. The school’s mission is to provide an exemplary college preparatory education in a challenging, faith-affirming environment to maximize the potential of every student. While the team at Ascension Academy has always known that this school is a special place to learn and grow, they’re so proud of their students and staff for earning this national distinction. You can check out Ascension Academy’s profile and see the full list of 2023 rankings, methodologies, and data sources over at Niche.com. Ascension Academy thanks its school community for working hard every day to make Ascension Academy worthy of national attention. Sources: https://www.niche.com/k12/ascension-academy-amarillo-tx/rankings/https://www.niche.com/k12/rankings/methodology/