There are 14 schools in the USA with the word butterfield in the name.
The word "Butterfield" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily due to its historical and geographic significance. Many schools bearing the name are located in areas that were connected to the historic Butterfield Overland Mail route, a 19th-century stagecoach trail that played a key role in the westward expansion and development of the United States. Communities along this route often commemorate the service and impact of the Butterfield route by naming schools and other public institutions after it, highlighting its importance in linking distant regions and supporting early settlements. Additionally, the name Butterfield is sometimes chosen to honor local figures, families, or landowners who played significant roles in their communities, reflecting local history and heritage in the school's identity. These naming traditions help foster a sense of local pride and continuity, connecting students and families to important aspects of their regional and national past.
Arkansas (2)
Butterfield Elementary School in Fayetteville, ARButterfield Trail Middle School in Van Buren, AR
Arizona (2)
Butterfield Elementary School in Maricopa, AZButterfield Elementary School in Tucson, AZ
California (3)
Butterfield Ranch Elementary School in Chino Hills, CAButterfield Language Academy in Moreno Valley, CA
Butterfield Charter in Porterville, CA
Illinois (2)
Butterfield School in Libertyville, ILButterfield Elementary School in Lombard, IL
Minnesota (2)
Butterfield Elementary School in Butterfield, MNButterfield Secondary School in Butterfield, MN
Missouri (1)
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr in Marshall, MOTexas (1)
Butterfield Elementary School in Sanger, TXUtah (1)
Butterfield Canyon School in Herriman, UT
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate