There are 112 schools in the USA with the word benjamin in the name.
The word "Benjamin" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily in honor of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was renowned for his contributions to science, literature, and diplomacy, as well as his advocacy for public education and civic responsibility. Naming schools after him reflects a desire to inspire students with the values of innovation, curiosity, and public service that Franklin embodied. Additionally, the practice of naming schools after prominent historical figures is widespread in the U.S., as it fosters a sense of national identity and connection to the country's foundational ideals. This tradition ensures that the legacy of leaders like Franklin continues to be recognized and appreciated by new generations of students.
Alabama (2)
Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, ALBenjamin Davis Elementary School in Decatur, AL
Arizona (4)
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert in Gilbert, AZBenjamin Franklin Charter School - Power in Gilbert, AZ
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon in Queen Creek, AZ
Benjamin Franklin High School in Queen Creek, AZ
California (14)
Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary School in Anaheim, CABenjamin Franklin Intermediate School in Colma, CA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Corona, CA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Glendale, CA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in La Quinta, CA
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center in Los Angeles, CA
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School in Los Angeles, CA
Benjamin Bubb Elementary School in Mountain View, CA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Riverside, CA
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School in Sacramento, CA
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School in Santa Maria, CA
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy in Stockton, CA
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School in Stockton, CA
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School in Tustin, CA
Colorado (1)
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School in Eaton, COConnecticut (2)
Benjamin Franklin School in Meriden, CTBenjamin Jepson Magnet School in New Haven, CT
District of Columbia (1)
Benjamin Banneker High School in Washington, DCDelaware (1)
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School in Milford, DEFlorida (3)
Excel Kids Academy-Benjamin Franklin K-8 in Miami Gardens, FLBenjamin Franklin K–8 Center in North Miami, FL
The Benjamin Private School, Inc. in North Palm Beach, FL
Georgia (2)
Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, GABenjamin Academy in Mcdonough, GA
Hawaii (1)
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School in Kaneohe, HIIllinois (5)
Benjamin Elementary School in Bloomington, ILBenjamin Franklin Elementary School in Glen Ellyn, IL
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Moline, IL
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, IL
Benjamin Middle School in West Chicago, IL
Indiana (8)
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School in East Chicago, INBenjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, IN
Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center for Inquiry in Indianapolis, IN
Benjamin Rush Middle School in Rushville, IN
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Terre Haute, IN
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Valparaiso, IN
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Vincennes, IN
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Whiting, IN
Louisiana (2)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science School in New Orleans, LABenjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, LA
Massachusetts (6)
Benjamin J Phelps in Agawam, MABenjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge, MA
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, MA
Benjamin G Brown in Somerville, MA
Benjamin Swan Elementary School in Springfield, MA
Benjamin Friedman Middle School in Taunton, MA
Maryland (7)
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove in Baltimore, MDBenjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie, MD
Benjamin Banneker Middle School in Burtonsville, MD
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School in Loveville, MD
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy in Morningside, MD
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Temple Hills, MD
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Waldorf, MD
Michigan (1)
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Wayne, MIMinnesota (1)
Benjamin E Mays Ib World School in Saint Paul, MNNorth Carolina (1)
Benjamin J Martin Elementary School in Fayetteville, NCNew Hampshire (2)
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H) in Loudon, NHBenjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M) in Loudon, NH
New Jersey (8)
Benjamin Banneker Academy in East Orange, NJBenjamin Franklin Elementary School in Edison, NJ
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 in Elizabeth, NJ
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Pennsauken, NJ
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood, NJ
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Teaneck, NJ
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School in Trenton, NJ
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School in Willingboro, NJ
New York (11)
Benjamin N Cardozo High School in Bayside, NYBenjamin Franklin Elementary School in Binghamton, NY
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin in Bronx, NY
Benjamin Banneker Academy in Brooklyn, NY
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker in Brooklyn, NY
PS/IS 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) in Brooklyn, NY
Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Tech in Cambria Heights, NY
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School in Fallsburg, NY
Benjamin Turner Academy in Mount Vernon, NY
PS 42 Benjamin Altman in New York, NY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Yorktown Heights, NY
Ohio (5)
Benjamin Logan Elementary School in Bellefontaine, OHBenjamin Logan High School in Bellefontaine, OH
Benjamin Logan Middle School in Bellefontaine, OH
Benjamin Franklin in Cleveland, OH
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School in Marion, OH
Pennsylvania (10)
Benjamin Rush Elementary School in Bensalem, PABenjamin Franklin Elementary School in Bethel Park, PA
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School in Chambersburg, PA
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Cs in Erie, PA
Benjamin Franklin School in Harrisburg, PA
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Levittown, PA
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush in Philadelphia, PA
Comegys Benjamin B School in Philadelphia, PA
Franklin Benjamin High School in Philadelphia, PA
Franklin Benjamin School in Philadelphia, PA
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Benjamin Harrison in Cayey, PRBenjamin Franklin in Coamo, PR
South Carolina (1)
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School in Greenwood, SCTexas (3)
Benjamin School in Benjamin, TXBenjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad in Dallas, TX
Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School in Hutto, TX
Virginia (3)
Benjamin Syms Middle School in Hampton, VABenjamin & Lillian Rochkind Yeshiva of Virginia in Richmond, VA
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount, VA
Washington (3)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Kirkland, WABenjamin Rush Elementary School in Redmond, WA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Vancouver, WA
Wisconsin (2)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center in Menomonee Falls, WIBenjamin Franklin Junior High School in Stevens Point, WI
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