There are 89 schools in the USA with the word deaf in the name.
The word "deaf" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to the historical development of specialized educational institutions serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. These schools were often established in the 19th and early 20th centuries when mainstream educational options for deaf students were limited. By including "deaf" in their names, these schools made their mission clear: to provide tailored instruction, resources, and community support for deaf students and their families. Additionally, naming schools this way has helped to create a sense of identity and pride within the Deaf community while promoting awareness and understanding among the general public. Over time, such institutions have become central hubs for Deaf culture, language, and advocacy, which further reinforces the significance of their specialized titles.
Alabama (2)
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind in Mobile, ALAlabama School for Deaf in Talladega, AL
Arkansas (1)
School for the Deaf in Little Rock, ARArizona (3)
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa, AZAsdb - Elp Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Preschool in Phoenix, AZ
Asdb - Phoenix Day School for the Deaf in Phoenix, AZ
California (2)
California School for the Deaf-Fremont in Fremont, CACalifornia School for the Deaf-Riverside in Riverside, CA
Colorado (2)
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind in Colorado Springs, CORocky Mountain Deaf School in Denver, CO
District of Columbia (1)
Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, DCDelaware (1)
Delaware School for the Deaf in Newark, DEFlorida (4)
Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf in Clearwater, FLDeaf Elementary School (Fsdb) in St Augustine, FL
Deaf High School (Fsdb) in St Augustine, FL
Deaf Middle School (Fsdb) in St Augustine, FL
Georgia (2)
Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, GAAtlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, GA
Hawaii (1)
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind in Honolulu, HIIdaho (1)
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind in Gooding, IDIllinois (4)
Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, ILDeaf/Hard of Hearing Programs in Lisle, IL
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program in Oak Forest, IL
Deaf & Hard of Hearing/Dhh in South Holland, IL
Indiana (1)
Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis, INKansas (2)
School for Deaf Elementary in Olathe, KSSchool for Deaf High in Olathe, KS
Kentucky (1)
Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville, KYLouisiana (1)
Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, LAMassachusetts (4)
Beverly School for the Deaf in Beverly, MAHorace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing in Charlestown, MA
The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, MA
Willie Ross School for the Deaf in Longmeadow, MA
Michigan (3)
Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program in Ann Arbor, MIMichigan School for the Deaf in Flint, MI
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Grand Rapids, MI
Minnesota (3)
Minnesota State Academy for Deaf in Faribault, MNMetro Deaf School in Saint Paul, MN
917 Deaf/Hard of Hearing in South Saint Paul, MN
Missouri (2)
Central Institute for the Deaf in Saint Louis, MOThe Moog Center for Deaf Education in Saint Louis, MO
Mississippi (1)
Middle School School for the Deaf in Jackson, MSMontana (2)
Mt School for Deaf & Blnd Elementary in Great Falls, MTMt School for Deaf & Blnd High School in Great Falls, MT
North Carolina (2)
Nc School for the Deaf in Morganton, NCEastern Nc School for the Deaf in Wilson, NC
North Dakota (1)
School for the Deaf Pre-K–8 in Devils Lake, NDNew Jersey (2)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum in Paramus, NJMarie H Katzenbach Elementary School for the Deaf in Trenton, NJ
New Mexico (1)
Nm School for the Deaf in Santa Fe, NMNew York (4)
Lexington School for the Deaf in East Elmhurst, NYCleary School for the Deaf in Nesconset, NY
New York State School for the Deaf in Rome, NY
New York School for the Deaf in White Plains, NY
Ohio (2)
St Rita School for the Deaf in Cincinnati, OHOhio School for the Deaf in Columbus, OH
Oklahoma (2)
Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, OKOklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, OK
Oregon (1)
Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, ORPennsylvania (3)
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia, PAPressley Ridge School for the Deaf Program in Pittsburgh, PA
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, PA
South Carolina (2)
Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle in Spartanburg, SCSc School for the Deaf High in Spartanburg, SC
Tennessee (6)
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf in Germantown, TNWest Tennessee School for the Deaf in Jackson, TN
Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School in Knoxville, TN
Tennessee School for the Deaf High School in Knoxville, TN
Tennessee School for the Deaf Middle School in Knoxville, TN
Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville in Nashville, TN
Texas (7)
Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, TXCallier Center Pre-School Deaf (0–5) in Dallas, TX
Regional Day School Deaf in Denton, TX
Fw Rgnl Program for Deaf in Fort Worth, TX
Reg Day School for Deaf in Odessa, TX
Regional Day School for Deaf in Plano, TX
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children in San Antonio, TX
Utah (4)
Elizabeth Delong School of the Deaf in Orem, UTSouthern Utah School of the Deaf in Saint George, UT
Central Region Deaf in Salt Lake City, UT
Jean Massieu School for the Deaf in Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia (3)
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Elementary in Staunton, VAVirginia School for the Deaf and Blind Middle in Staunton, VA
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in Staunton, VA
Washington (3)
Salish Sea Deaf School in Burlington, WANorthwest School Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Children in Shoreline, WA
Washington State School for the Deaf in Vancouver, WA
Wisconsin (1)
Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WIWest Virginia (1)
Wv Schools for the Deaf & the Blind in Romney, WV
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate