There are 60 schools in the USA with the word bard in the name.
The word "bard" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it evokes a sense of literary heritage and intellectual tradition. Historically, "bard" refers to poets and storytellers, particularly those in ancient Celtic cultures who were responsible for preserving history and culture through their works. Naming a school "bard" highlights an appreciation for the arts, language, and creativity, aligning with the educational goal of fostering well-rounded, articulate students. Additionally, the word carries cultural significance due to its association with William Shakespeare, often referred to as "the Bard," symbolizing excellence in literature and drama, which many schools aspire to instill in their students.
California (4)
Richard Bard Elementary School in Port Hueneme, CABardin Elementary School in Salinas, CA
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School in San Jose, CA
Hubbard Street Elementary School in Sylmar, CA
Connecticut (1)
Richard D. Hubbard School in East Berlin, CTDistrict of Columbia (1)
Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc) in Washington, DCDelaware (1)
Lombardy Elementary School in Wilmington, DEFlorida (1)
Bardmoor Elementary School in Seminole, FLGeorgia (1)
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School in Forsyth, GAIowa (1)
Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School in Radcliffe, IAIdaho (2)
Hubbard Elementary School in Kuna, IDHibbard Elementary School in Rexburg, ID
Illinois (9)
C M Bardwell Elementary School in Aurora, ILGlenbard North High School in Carol Stream, IL
Hibbard Elementary School in Chicago, IL
Hubbard High School in Chicago, IL
Lombard Middle School in Galesburg, IL
Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, IL
Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, IL
Glenbard East High School in Lombard, IL
Hubbard Woods Elementary School in Winnetka, IL
Kentucky (6)
Bardstown Alternative School in Bardstown, KYBardstown Early Childhood Center in Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Elementary School in Bardstown, KY
Bardstown High School in Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Middle School in Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Primary School in Bardstown, KY
Massachusetts (2)
Bard Academy at Simons Rock in Great Barrington, MAHubbardston Center in Hubbardston, MA
Maryland (1)
Bard High School Early College in Baltimore, MDNorth Carolina (2)
M B Hubbard Elementary School in Battleboro, NCGraham A Barden Elementary School in Havelock, NC
Nebraska (3)
Emerson-Hubbard Elementary School in Emerson, NEEmerson-Hubbard High School in Emerson, NE
Emerson-Hubbard Middle School in Emerson, NE
New Jersey (4)
Bard Early College High School in Newark, NJHubbard Middle School in Plainfield, NJ
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School in Ramsey, NJ
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School in Summit, NJ
New York (7)
Bardonia Elementary School in Bardonia, NYBard High School Early College Bronx in Bronx, NY
Bard High School Early College Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY
PS 204 Vince Lombardi in Brooklyn, NY
Bard High School Early College Queens in Long Island City, NY
Bard High School Early College in New York, NY
PS 29 Bardwell in Staten Island, NY
Ohio (5)
Bard Early College Cleveland in Cleveland, OHHubbard Elementary School in Columbus, OH
Hubbard Elementary School in Hubbard, OH
Hubbard High School in Hubbard, OH
Hubbard Middle School in Hubbard, OH
Oklahoma (1)
John K Hubbard Elementary School in Noble, OKTexas (6)
Hubbard Branch Elementary School in Belton, TXHubbard Isd in Dekalb, TX
Hubbard Elementary School in Fort Worth, TX
Hubbard Elementary School in Hubbard, TX
Hubbard High School in Hubbard, TX
Hubbard Middle School in Tyler, TX
Wisconsin (1)
Lombardi Middle School in Green Bay, WIWyoming (1)
Hebard Elementary School in Cheyenne, WY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate