There are 16 schools in the USA with the word grades in the name.
The word "grades" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to the historical organization of education into sequential grade levels, which structure the progression of student learning. This naming convention emerged alongside the development of the graded school system in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as communities sought standardized education to accommodate increasing populations and educational reforms. Culturally, the use of "grades" in a school name communicates the specific range of educational levels offered at the institution, such as "Grades K-5" for elementary schools or "Grades 6-8" for middle schools. This clarity helps families and local communities understand the age groups and academic stages served by each school, reinforcing a transparent and organized public education system.
Connecticut (2)
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades in New London, CTScience and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades in New London, CT
Michigan (2)
Huron Academy Grades 38 in Clinton Township, MIHuron Academy Grades K2 in Sterling Hts, MI
Minnesota (4)
Pathways Program Grades 6–7 in Cannon Falls, MNSpectrum Middle School - Grades 7 in Elk River, MN
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 and 6 School in Grove City, MN
Pathways Program Grades 8–12 in Red Wing, MN
Montana (2)
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades School in Missoula, MTHellgate Elementary Primary Grades School in Missoula, MT
New York (3)
Mill Road-Primary Grades School in Red Hook, NYIhc Intermediate School Grades K-5 in Watertown, NY
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades in Watertown, NY
Ohio (3)
Hannah Crawford Elementary School Grades 3 in Crestline, OHIndian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 in Mingo Junction, OH
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 in Mingo Junction, OH
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate