The Department of Education (DepEd) has once again recognized schools from the Iriga City Division as amongst the best in the country for the CY 2016 Brigada Eskwela National Awards. The Iriga City schools awarded are as follows:
| Name of School | Category |
|---|---|
| Sto. Niño Elementary School | Small Elementary Category |
| Iriga Central School | Exceptional Elementary Category |
| San Antonio National High School | Small Secondary Category |
The annual Brigada Eskwela Awards aims to acknowledge and advocate best practices in mobilizing the community and the private sector in the bayahihan spirit.
