There are 36 schools in the USA with the word cold in the name.
The word "cold" is commonly found in U.S. public school names largely due to geographical and historical factors. Many schools are named after their surrounding areas, and "Cold" often appears in local place names such as Coldwater, Cold Spring, or Cold Creek, which reflect physical features like nearby springs, rivers, or regions historically known for their cool climate or water sources. These names were often chosen by early settlers and have persisted as communities developed, carrying over into local institutions such as schools. Additionally, naming schools after local geographic features helps foster a sense of identity and community pride, connecting the school to both the history and environment of its location. As a result, the word "cold" in school names serves as a nod to the area's natural landscape and historical roots.
Alabama (3)
Coldwater Elementary School in Anniston, ALCold Springs Elementary School in Bremen, AL
Cold Springs High School in Bremen, AL
Arizona (1)
Coldwater Academy in Avondale, AZCalifornia (4)
Cold Springs High School in Long Barn, CAColdwater Canyon Elementary School in North Hollywood, CA
Cold Spring Elementary School in Santa Barbara, CA
Cold Stream Alternative in Truckee, CA
Connecticut (1)
Indiana (1)
Cold Spring School in Indianapolis, INKentucky (1)
Cold Hill Elementary School in London, KYMassachusetts (2)
Cold Spring in Belchertown, MACold Spring in Plymouth, MA
Maryland (1)
Cold Spring Elementary School in Potomac, MDMichigan (1)
Coldwater High School in Coldwater, MIMinnesota (1)
Cold Spring Elementary School in Cold Spring, MNMissouri (1)
Cold Water Elementary School in Florissant, MOMississippi (1)
Coldwater Elementary School in Coldwater, MSNew Jersey (2)
Cold Springs School in Gloucester City, NJPort Colden School in Washington, NJ
Nevada (1)
Cold Springs Middle School in Reno, NVNew York (5)
Cold Spring Harbor High School in Cold Spring Harbor, NYColden Elementary School in Colden, NY
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden in Flushing, NY
East Coldenham Elementary School in Newburgh, NY
Cold Spring Early Learning Center in Stanfordville, NY
Ohio (3)
Coldwater Elementary School in Coldwater, OHColdwater High School in Coldwater, OH
Coldwater Middle School in Coldwater, OH
Pennsylvania (1)
Cold Spring Elementary School in Doylestown, PASouth Carolina (1)
Texas (3)
Coldspring Intermediate School in Coldspring, TXColdspring-Oakhurst High School in Coldspring, TX
Coldwell Elementary School in El Paso, TX
Virginia (1)
Cold Harbor Elementary School in Mechanicsville, VAVermont (1)
Cold Hollow Career Center in Enosburg Falls, VT
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate