There are 15 schools in the USA with the word gonzales in the name.
The word "Gonzales" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily due to its historical and cultural significance, particularly in states with strong Hispanic heritage such as Texas and California. Many schools are named after the city of Gonzales, Texas, which played a pivotal role in the Texas Revolution as the site of the first battle for Texas independence from Mexico in 1835. The name also honors notable individuals with the surname Gonzales, who have contributed to local or national history in education, politics, or community leadership. Furthermore, the presence of "Gonzales" in school names reflects the influence of Spanish-language culture in American communities, especially in regions with longstanding Hispanic and Latino populations. As a result, naming schools after Gonzales serves both as a recognition of historical events and as a celebration of cultural heritage within the United States.
Arizona (1)
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZCalifornia (1)
Gonzales High School in Gonzales, CALouisiana (3)
Gonzales Baptist Academy in Brittany, LAGonzales Middle School in Gonzales, LA
Gonzales Primary School in Gonzales, LA
New Mexico (3)
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School in Albuquerque, NMEdward Gonzales Elementary School in Albuquerque, NM
Gonzales Elementary School in Santa Fe, NM
Texas (7)
Gonzales Elementary School in Gonzales, TXGonzales High School in Gonzales, TX
Gonzales Junior High School in Gonzales, TX
Gonzales North Avenue in Gonzales, TX
Gonzales Pri Academy in Gonzales, TX
Gonzales Elementary School in Odessa, TX
Gonzales Early Childhood Campus in San Antonio, TX
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate