There are 16 schools in the USA with the word allan in the name.
The word "Allan" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its connection with notable historical figures and local leaders who have contributed significantly to education or the community. In many cases, schools are named to honor individuals-such as educators, philanthropists, or public servants-whose legacy has had a lasting impact on local history or the development of the school district. The practice also reflects a broader cultural tradition in the United States of memorializing influential personalities by naming public buildings and institutions after them. Additionally, "Allan" may be used to recognize families or individuals who have made significant donations or advocated for educational causes within a specific geographic area. As a result, the presence of "Allan" in school names often signifies a tribute to community heritage and the values upheld by the institution.
Alabama (1)
Allan Cott School in Birmingham, ALCalifornia (3)
Daily School (Allan F.) High (Continuation) in Glendale, CAAllan Peterson Elementary School in Merced, CA
Allan Orrenmaa Elementary School in Riverside, CA
Florida (2)
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach in Hallandale Beach, FLHallandale High School in Hallandale Beach, FL
Iowa (1)
Callanan Middle School in Des Moines, IAIllinois (1)
Challand Middle School in Sterling, ILMaryland (1)
Glenallan Elementary School in Silver Spring, MDNorth Carolina (2)
Ballantyne Elementary School in Charlotte, NCBallantyne Ridge High School in Charlotte, NC
New York (2)
PS 46 Edgar Allan Poe in Bronx, NYPS 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School in Staten Island, NY
South Carolina (1)
Mount Gallant Elementary School in Rock Hill, SCTennessee (1)
Walland Elementary School in Walland, TNTexas (1)
Edgar Allan Poe STEM Dual Language Middle School in San Antonio, TX
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate