There are 37 schools in the USA with the word christopher in the name.
The word "Christopher" is commonly found in U.S. public school names largely due to the historical influence of Christopher Columbus, whose voyages are often credited with opening the Americas to European exploration. For many years, Columbus was regarded as an important historical figure in American culture, and his name became a symbol of exploration, discovery, and new beginnings-qualities often valued in educational contexts. Communities across the United States have named schools after Columbus as a way to honor his perceived role in history, and the use of his first name, "Christopher," sometimes reflects a broader trend of using given names in institutional naming practices. Additionally, Saint Christopher, regarded as the patron saint of travelers in Christian tradition, has also influenced the naming of schools, particularly in areas with strong Catholic heritage. Over time, these cultural and historical associations have contributed to the recurring appearance of the name "Christopher" in school names nationwide.
California (7)
Columbus (Christopher) High School in Downey, CAChristopher High School in Gilroy, CA
Christopher Dena Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA
St Christopher-Joseph-Aquinas Academic Academy in Pomona, CA
Christopher Elementary School in San Jose, CA
St Christopher School in San Jose, CA
St Christopher Parish School in West Covina, CA
Florida (2)
St Christophers in Key Biscayne, FLChristopher Columbus High School in Miami, FL
Illinois (5)
Christopher Elementary School in Chicago, ILChristopher House Chrt Elementary School in Chicago, IL
Christopher Elementary School in Christopher, IL
Christopher High School in Christopher, IL
St Christopher School in Midlothian, IL
Indiana (1)
St Christopher School in Indianapolis, INLouisiana (1)
St Christopher School in Metairie, LAMassachusetts (1)
Christopher Donovan Day School- Inc in Onset, MANew Jersey (5)
Christopher Columbus Middle School in Clifton, NJChristopher Columbus School No. 15 in Elizabeth, NJ
Christopher Columbus School #8 in Garfield, NJ
Christopher Academy in Westfield, NJ
Christopher Academy in Westfield, NJ
Nevada (1)
St Christopher Catholic School in North Las Vegas, NVNew York (7)
Sco Family Services - the Christopher School in Bronx, NYSco Family Services - the Christopher School in Bronx, NY
Christopher Avenue Community School in Brooklyn, NY
PS 150 Christopher in Brooklyn, NY
PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School in Jackson Heights, NY
St Christopher Elementary School in Tonawanda, NY
Christopher Columbus Elementary School in Utica, NY
Ohio (2)
St Christopher School in Rocky River, OHSt Christopher in Vandalia, OH
Pennsylvania (2)
Christopher Columbus Cs in Philadelphia, PASt Christopher School in Philadelphia, PA
Virginia (3)
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School in Hampton, VAChristopher Academy in Portsmouth, VA
Christopher Farms Elementary School in Virginia Beach, VA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate