There are 144 schools in the USA with the word fayette in the name.
The word "Fayette" commonly appears in U.S. public school names due to its historical significance tied to the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. Many towns, counties, and cities across the United States were named "Fayette" or "Lafayette" in honor of his contributions and the lasting friendship between France and the newly formed nation. As a result, schools within these communities often adopt the name "Fayette" to reflect local heritage and to honor this celebrated historical figure. This naming convention helps foster a shared sense of identity and pride among students and residents, connecting educational institutions to broader themes of national history and civic values. In addition, the frequent use of "Fayette" in place names naturally extends to public schools, reinforcing its historical and cultural presence throughout the country.
Alabama (6)
Fayette County High School in Fayette, ALFayette Elementary School in Fayette, AL
Fayette Middle School in Fayette, AL
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School in Lafayette, AL
Lafayette High School in Lafayette, AL
Fayetteville High School in Sylacauga, AL
Arkansas (9)
Fayetteville Christian School in Fayetteville, ARFayetteville Creative Schools in Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville Virtual Academy A Dist Conversion Charter School in Fayetteville, AR
Lisa Academy Fayetteville in Fayetteville, AR
Lisa Academy Fayetteville Middle School in Fayetteville, AR
Lafayette County Elementary School in Lewisville, AR
Premier High School of Fayetteville in Little Rock, AR
Lafayette County High School in Stamps, AR
California (8)
Lafayette Elementary School in Eureka, CALafayette Early Intervention Preschool in Lafayette, CA
Lafayette Elementary School in Lafayette, CA
The Child Day School - Lafayette in Lafayette, CA
Lafayette Elementary School in Long Beach, CA
Lafayette Park Primary Center in Los Angeles, CA
Lafayette Elementary School in San Diego, CA
Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco, CA
Colorado (1)
Lafayette Elementary School in Lafayette, CODistrict of Columbia (1)
Lafayette Elementary School in Washington, DCFlorida (5)
Lafayette Elementary School in Mayo, FLLafayette High School in Mayo, FL
Lafayette Virtual Franchise in Mayo, FL
Lafayette Virtual Instruction K–5 Fulltime in Mayo, FL
Lafayette Virtual Instruction Program in Mayo, FL
Georgia (7)
Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, GAFayetteville Elementary School in Fayetteville, GA
North Fayette Elementary School in Fayetteville, GA
Lafayette High School in La Fayette, GA
Lafayette Middle School in La Fayette, GA
North Lafayette Elementary School in La Fayette, GA
Lafayette Christian School in Lagrange, GA
Iowa (2)
North Fayette Valley Middle School in Elgin, IANorth Fayette Valley High School in West Union, IA
Illinois (1)
The Lafayette Academy in Jacksonville, ILIndiana (15)
Fayette Central Elementary School in Connersville, INLafayette Park Elementary School in Kokomo, IN
Excel Center - Lafayette in Lafayette, IN
Greater Lafayette Career Academy in Lafayette, IN
Lafayette Christian School in Lafayette, IN
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School in Lafayette, IN
Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School in Lafayette, IN
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette in Lafayette, IN
Lafayette Meadow School in Roanoke, IN
Lafayette Early Childhood Center in South Bend, IN
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette in West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Elementary School in West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Intermediate School in West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Junior–Senior High School in West Lafayette, IN
Fayette Elementary School in West Terre Haute, IN
Kentucky (4)
Fayette County Learning Center in Lexington, KYFayette County Preschool Center in Lexington, KY
Fayette Pre-School in Lexington, KY
Lafayette High School in Lexington, KY
Louisiana (8)
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette in Lafayette, LAJcfa Lafayette in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Christian Academy in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette High School in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Middle School in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy in Lafayette, LA
Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette Campus in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Academy Charter School in New Orleans, LA
Massachusetts (1)
Lafayette School in Everett, MAMaine (1)
Fayette Central School in Fayette, MEMichigan (1)
Lafayette School in Lincoln Park, MIMinnesota (1)
Lafayette Secondary School in Red Lake Falls, MNMissouri (10)
Fayette High School in Fayette, MOLafayette Co. High School in Higginsville, MO
Lafayette Co. Middle School in Higginsville, MO
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs in Kansas City, MO
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims in Kansas City, MO
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School in Kansas City, MO
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School in Kansas City, MO
Lafayette High School in St Joseph, MO
Lafayette Preparatory Academy in St. Louis, MO
Lafayette Senior High School in Wildwood, MO
Mississippi (5)
Fayette Voc Center in Fayette, MSLafayette Elementary School in Oxford, MS
Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS
Lafayette Middle School in Oxford, MS
Lafayette Upper Elementary School in Oxford, MS
North Carolina (6)
Fayetteville Street Christian School in Asheboro, NCFayetteville Street Elementary School in Durham, NC
Fayetteville Academy in Fayetteville, NC
Greater Fayetteville Adventist in Fayetteville, NC
Trinity Christian School of Fayetteville, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC
Lafayette Elementary School in Fuquay-Varina, NC
New Hampshire (1)
Lafayette Regional School in Franconia, NHNew Jersey (11)
Lafayette Elementary School in Bound Brook, NJLafayette - Pershing in Carneys Point, NJ
Lafayette Avenue School in Chatham, NJ
Toussaint L'ouverture-Marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 in Elizabeth, NJ
Lafayette Estates Elementary School in Fords, NJ
Beregen-Lafayette Montessori School in Jersey City, NJ
Lafayette Township School in Lafayette, NJ
Lafayette Mills School in Manalapan, NJ
Lafayette Learning Center in Morristown, NJ
Lafayette Street School in Newark, NJ
Lafayette Elementary School in Wayne, NJ
New Mexico (1)
Fayette St Academy in Santa Fe, NMNew York (10)
International High School at Lafayette in Brooklyn, NYLafayette International School in Buffalo, NY
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) in East Elmhurst, NY
Fayetteville Elementary School in Fayetteville, NY
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School in Lafayette, NY
Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School in Manlius, NY
Lafayette Academy in New York, NY
Harold D Fayette School in North Merrick, NY
Fayette Mennonite School in Waterloo, NY
La Fayette School in Waterloo, NY
Ohio (6)
Fayette Elementary School in Fayette, OHFayette Junior–Senior High School in Fayette, OH
Fayetteville-Perry Elementary School in Fayetteville, OH
Fayetteville-Perry High School in Fayetteville, OH
Fayetteville-Perry Middle School in Fayetteville, OH
Fayette Christian School in Washington Court House, OH
Oregon (1)
Lafayette Elementary School in Albany, ORPennsylvania (10)
Fayetteville Elementary School in Fayetteville, PALafayette Elementary School in Lancaster, PA
South Fayette Elementary School in Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette High School in Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette Intermediate School in Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette Middle School in Mcdonald, PA
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute in Uniontown, PA
Lafayette Elementary School in Uniontown, PA
Lafayette Middle School in Uniontown, PA
Fayette School in Volant, PA
Tennessee (5)
Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, TNFayetteville Middle School in Fayetteville, TN
Lafayette Elementary School in Lafayette, TN
Fayette Academy in Somerville, TN
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School in Somerville, TN
Texas (1)
Fayetteville Schools in Fayetteville, TXVirginia (3)
Lafayette Elementary School in Fredericksburg, VALafayette School in Troy, VA
Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, VA
Washington (1)
Lafayette Elementary School in Seattle, WAWest Virginia (2)
Fayetteville Pre-K–8 in Fayetteville, WVFayette Institute of Technology in Oak Hill, WV
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate