There are 160 schools in the USA with the word classical in the name.
The word "classical" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it reflects a longstanding tradition in education that values the study of the liberal arts and the foundational knowledge developed in ancient Greece and Rome. Historically, American education has often looked to classical antiquity as a model for intellectual development, civic responsibility, and moral virtue. Geographic regions with deeper roots in early American history, especially in the Northeast, frequently adopted classical references in naming schools to convey prestige and a rigorous academic program. Culturally, the term "classical" suggests a curriculum that emphasizes literature, philosophy, languages such as Latin and Greek, and critical thinking skills, which are seen as essential for developing informed and capable citizens. Ultimately, schools that use "classical" in their names aim to signal a commitment to time-honored educational standards and a broad, humanistic approach to learning.
Alabama (1)
Ivy Classical Academy in Prattville, ALArkansas (6)
Founders Classical Academy Elementary Online in Bentonville, ARFounders Classical Academies of Ark West Little Rock Elementary School in Rogers, AR
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville in Rogers, AR
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers in Rogers, AR
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers in Rogers, AR
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock in Rogers, AR
Arizona (3)
Gilbert Classical Academy in Gilbert, AZGilbert Classical Academy 7–12 in Gilbert, AZ
Oro Grande Classical Academy in Lake Havasu City, AZ
California (5)
Classical Academy in Escondido, CAClassical Academy High in Escondido, CA
Franklin Classical Middle School in Long Beach, CA
Orange County Classical Academy in Orange, CA
Classical Academy Vista in Vista, CA
Colorado (18)
Vanguard Classical School - East in Aurora, COAscent Classical Academy of Northern Denver in Brighton, CO
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy in Colorado Springs, CO
The Classical Academy Charter in Colorado Springs, CO
The Classical Academy High School in Colorado Springs, CO
The Classical Academy Middle School in Colorado Springs, CO
Vanguard Classical School - West in Denver, CO
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins, CO
Ridgeview Classical Schools in Fort Collins, CO
Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, CO
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction in Grand Junction, CO
Addenbrooke Classical Academy in Lakewood, CO
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School in Lakewood, CO
Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County in Lone Tree, CO
Twin Peaks Classical Academy in Longmont, CO
Loveland Classical School in Loveland, CO
Leman Classical Academy in Parker, CO
Pueblo Classical Academy in Pueblo West, CO
Connecticut (2)
Classical Studies Academy in Bridgeport, CTClassical Magnet School in Hartford, CT
Florida (20)
St Johns Classical Academy in Fleming Island, FLIndependence Classical Academy in Fort Pierce, FL
Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Classical Academy East in Jacksonville, FL
True North Classical Academy in Miami, FL
True North Classical Academy at Gateway in Miami, FL
Mason Classical Academy in Naples, FL
Naples Classical Academy in Naples, FL
Optima Classical Academy in Naples, FL
Optima Classical Academy at Estero in Naples, FL
Optima Classical Academy at Gladiolus in Naples, FL
Saint Johns Classical Academy Orange Park in Orange Park, FL
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in Palm Bay, FL
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar in Palm Bay, FL
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest in Pinecrest, FL
Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill, FL
Treasure Coast Classical Academy in Stuart, FL
Tallahassee Classical School in Tallahassee, FL
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne in West Melbourne, FL
Georgia (6)
Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, GAEthos Classical Charter School in Atlanta, GA
Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, GA
Academy for Classical Education in Macon, GA
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School in Savannah, GA
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School in Savannah, GA
Idaho (4)
Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Boise, IDNorth Idaho Classical Academy in Bonners Ferry, ID
Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, ID
Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, ID
Illinois (4)
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School in Chicago, ILDecatur Classical Elementary School in Chicago, IL
Mcdade Elementary Classical School in Chicago, IL
Poe Elementary Classical School in Chicago, IL
Indiana (1)
Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, INMassachusetts (2)
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, MAClassical High School in Lynn, MA
Maryland (1)
Frederick Classical Charter in Frederick, MDMichigan (4)
Southwestern Classical Academy in Flint, MIIvywood Classical Academy in Plymouth, MI
Ivywood Classical Academyann Arbor Rd Site in Plymouth, MI
Livingston Classical Academy in Whitmore Lake, MI
Minnesota (3)
Agamim Classical Academy in Edina, MNNova Classical Academy Lower School in Saint Paul, MN
Nova Classical Academy Upper School in Saint Paul, MN
Missouri (1)
Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Ac in St Louis, MONorth Carolina (18)
Dogwood Classical Academy in Belmont, NCClassical Charter Schools of Southport in Bolivia, NC
Piedmont Classical High School in Browns Summit, NC
Unity Classical Charter School in Charlotte, NC
Excelsior Classical Academy in Durham, NC
Massey Hill Classical High School in Fayetteville, NC
Reid Ross Classical High School in Fayetteville, NC
Reid Ross Classical Middle School in Fayetteville, NC
Seventy-First Classical Middle School in Fayetteville, NC
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy in Huntersville, NC
Lake Lure Classical Academy in Lake Lure, NC
Classical Charter Schools of Leland in Leland, NC
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Mooresboro, NC
Legacy Classical Academy in Reidsville, NC
Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby, NC
Shining Rock Classical Academy in Waynesville, NC
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville in Whiteville, NC
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC
New Hampshire (4)
Seacoast Classical Academy Chartered Public School in Newton, NHCompass Classical Academy Charter School (E) in Northfield, NH
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H) in Northfield, NH
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School in Peterborough, NH
New Jersey (1)
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton in Clifton, NJNew Mexico (2)
Cottonwood Classical Prep in Albuquerque, NMEstancia Valley Classical Academy in Edgewood, NM
Nevada (1)
Freedom Classical Academy K–8 in North Las Vegas, NVNew York (6)
South Bronx Classical Charter School in Bronx, NYSouth Bronx Classical Charter School II in Bronx, NY
South Bronx Classical Charter School III in Bronx, NY
South Bronx Classical Charter School IV in Bronx, NY
Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island in Staten Island, NY
Ohio (6)
Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, OHNortheast Ohio Classical Academy in Copley, OH
Heart of Ohio Classical Academy in Dublin, OH
Southeast Ohio Classical Academy in Logan, OH
Mosaic Classical Academy in Toledo, OH
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy in Toledo, OH
Oklahoma (2)
Tulsa Classical Academy Elementary School in Tulsa, OKTulsa Classical Academy High School in Tulsa, OK
Pennsylvania (1)
Pittsburgh Classical 6–8 in Pittsburgh, PASouth Carolina (2)
Summit Classical School in Clinton, SCAscent Classical Academy-Fort Mill in Rock Hill, SC
Tennessee (3)
American Classical Academy Rutherford in Lavergne, TNNashville Classical East in Nashville, TN
Nashville Classical West in Nashville, TN
Texas (27)
Founders Classical Academy-Austin North in Austin, TXFounders Classical Academy-Bastrop in Bastrop, TX
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton in Carrollton, TX
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe in Conroe, TX
Coppell Classical Academy in Coppell, TX
Founders Classical Academy Corinth in Corinth, TX
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School in Corinth, TX
Denton Classical Academy in Denton, TX
Elementary Paso Classical Academy in El Paso, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound in Flower Mound, TX
Founders Classical Academy - Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco in Frisco, TX
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle in Garland, TX
Classical Center at Vial Elementary in Garland, TX
Aristoi Classical Academy-Cypress in Houston, TX
Heritage Classical Academy School in Houston, TX
Houston Classical in Houston, TX
Aristoi Classical Academy in Katy, TX
Aristoi Classical Upper School in Katy, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Leander in Leander, TX
Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville in Lewisville, TX
Classical Academy - Permian Basin in Midland, TX
Plainview Classical Academy in Plainview, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper in Prosper, TX
Arapaho Classical Magnet in Richardson, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Schertz in Schertz, TX
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler in Tyler, TX
Wisconsin (2)
Classical School in Appleton, WILake Country Classical Academy Inc in Oconomowoc, WI
West Virginia (1)
Clarksburg Classical Academy in Clarksburg, WVWyoming (3)
Casper Classical Academy in Casper, WYCheyenne Classical Academy in Cheyenne, WY
Wyoming Classical Academy in Mills, WY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate