There are 110 schools in the USA with the word chapel in the name.

The word "chapel" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to historical and geographic factors rooted in the nation's development. Many schools are named after local landmarks, and "chapel" often refers to an actual chapel or small church that once served as a central and recognizable feature in a community. In the past, chapels often acted as gathering places for education, town meetings, and religious services, making them significant in local history and identity. Over time, as towns grew and modern schools were established, these institutions often adopted the names of existing or historic chapels to reflect their community heritage and emphasize the importance of education as a communal effort. This trend is especially strong in regions where early settlers built chapels as some of the first structures, further cementing the term in local names and traditions.

Alabama (2)

Arkansas (4)

Arizona (1)

California (9)

Connecticut (2)

Florida (10)

Georgia (13)

Hawaii (1)

Indiana (4)

Louisiana (1)

Massachusetts (1)

Maryland (8)

Minnesota (1)

Missouri (5)

Mississippi (2)

North Carolina (11)

New Hampshire (1)

Nevada (2)

New York (3)

Ohio (3)

Pennsylvania (4)

South Carolina (2)

Tennessee (7)

Texas (12)

Virginia (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate