There are 128 schools in the USA with the word iron in the name.
The word "iron" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its historical and geographic significance in many regions. In areas where iron mining or production played a major role in the local economy, communities often incorporated "iron" into the names of schools, neighborhoods, and other institutions to honor their industrial heritage. Additionally, "iron" conveys qualities such as strength and resilience, which are traits schools aspire to instill in their students. The inclusion of "iron" in school names may also reflect a cultural recognition of the material's importance in building society, infrastructure, and technological progress. Schools often serve as community landmarks, and adopting names that reference historically significant resources helps preserve and celebrate local identity.
Alabama (2)
Irondale Community School in Irondale, ALIrondale Middle School in Irondale, AL
Arkansas (1)
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet in Jonesboro, ARArizona (9)
Ironwood School in Casa Grande, AZIronwood High School in Glendale, AZ
West-Mec - Ironwood High School in Glendale, AZ
Ironwood Ridge High School in Oro Valley, AZ
Pcjted - Ironwood Ridge High School in Oro Valley, AZ
Ironwood Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ
EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K–12 in Queen Creek, AZ
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 in San Tan Valley, AZ
Ironwood Elementary School in Tucson, AZ
California (19)
Rosa Parks Environmental Science in Berkeley, CAQuail Lake Environmental Charter in Clovis, CA
Environmental Charter High - Gardena in Gardena, CA
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena in Gardena, CA
Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood in Inglewood, CA
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale in Lawndale, CA
Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies in Los Angeles, CA
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet in Los Angeles, CA
Ironwood Christian Academy in Newberry Springs, CA
Ironwood Christian Academy in Newberry Springs, CA
Iron House Elementary School in Oakley, CA
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy in Oregon House, CA
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design in Oxnard, CA
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet in San Jose, CA
Lairon College Preparatory Academy in San Jose, CA
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy in San Martin, CA
Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon, CA
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in Stockton, CA
Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy in Vallejo, CA
Colorado (5)
Flatirons Elementary School in Boulder, COIron Horse Elementary School in Parker, CO
Primrose School at the Flatirons in Superior, CO
Flatirons Academy in West Minster, CO
Flatiron's Academy in Westminster, CO
Connecticut (2)
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School in Hartford, CTBarnard Environmental Magnet School in New Haven, CT
Florida (4)
Academy of Environmental Science in Crystal River, FLGateway Environmental K–8 Learning Center in Homestead, FL
Terra Environmental Research Institute in Miami, FL
Village Green Environmental Studies School in Port St Lucie, FL
Georgia (1)
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School in Stone Mountain, GAIllinois (1)
Structured Learning Environment in Lisle, ILKansas (1)
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary in Wichita, KSKentucky (1)
Waller-Williams Environmental in Louisville, KYMaryland (2)
William Schmidt Environmental Center in Brandywine, MDSabillasville Environmental School in Sabillasville, MD
Michigan (9)
Goodwillie Environmental School in Ada, MICa Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School in Grand Rapids, MI
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science in Grand Rapids, MI
Iron Mountain High School in Iron Mountain, MI
West Iron County Middle High School in Iron River, MI
Dickinsoniron Special Education in Kingsford, MI
Dickinsoniron Tech Ed Center in Kingsford, MI
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change in Norton Shores, MI
Minnesota (8)
School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, MNLaurentian Environmental Center in Britt, MN
Crosby-Ironton Secondary School in Crosby, MN
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/Health in Eagan, MN
Mountain Iron-Buhl Isd 712 Credit R in Mountain Iron, MN
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary School in Mountain Iron, MN
Irondale Senior High School in New Brighton, MN
Garlough Environmental Magnet in West Saint Paul, MN
Missouri (2)
South Iron Elementary School in Annapolis, MOSouth Iron High School in Annapolis, MO
North Carolina (2)
Iron Station Elementary School in Iron Station, NCIron Academy in Raleigh, NC
New Jersey (4)
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in Manahawkin, NJIronbound Academy Elementary School in Newark, NJ
Academy for Environmental Science in Oak Ridge, NJ
Ironia School in Randolph, NJ
Nevada (1)
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science in Henderson, NVNew York (17)
Adirondack High School in Boonville, NYAdirondack Middle School in Boonville, NY
PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning in Bronx, NY
School for Environmental Citizenship in Bronx, NY
Academy for Conservation and the Environment in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) in Brooklyn, NY
Flat Iron School in Conewango Valley, NY
Northern Adirondack Elementary School in Ellenburg Depot, NY
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School in Ellenburg Depot, NY
Creative Environment Day School in Fayetteville, NY
High School for Environmental Studies in New York, NY
The Montessori at Flatiron in New York, NY
East Irondequoit Middle School in Rochester, NY
Irondequoit High School in Rochester, NY
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability in Rockaway Park, NY
Adirondack Christian School in Wilmington, NY
Ohio (7)
Iron Wood in Apple Creek, OHRhodes School of Environmental Studies in Cleveland, OH
Ironton Elementary School in Ironton, OH
Ironton High School in Ironton, OH
Ironton Middle School in Ironton, OH
Wildwood Environmental Academy in Maumee, OH
Imagine Environmental Science Academy in Toledo, OH
Oregon (4)
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School in Keizer, ORSpringwater Environmental Sciences School in Oregon City, OR
Sunnyside Environmental School in Portland, OR
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School in Salem, OR
Pennsylvania (4)
Iron Forge Elementary School in Boiling Springs, PAIronton School in Coplay, PA
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia, PA
Environmental Cs at Frick Park in Pittsburgh, PA
South Carolina (1)
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School in Mcclellanville, SCTennessee (1)
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy in Chattanooga, TNTexas (7)
Irons Junior High School in Conroe, TXDallas Environmental Science Academy in Dallas, TX
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science in El Paso, TX
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy in Grand Prairie, TX
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy in Grand Prairie, TX
Irons Middle School in Lubbock, TX
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy in San Benito, TX
Utah (3)
Iron County Preschool in Cedar City, UTIron Springs School in Cedar City, UT
The Chiron Academy in Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia (1)
Primrose at Ironbridge Corner in Chester, VAWashington (1)
Environmental & Adventure School in Kirkland, WAWisconsin (8)
School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies in Fox Lake, WINorthern Waters Environmental School in Hayward, WI
Woli/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School in Hayward, WI
Iron River Elementary School in Iron River, WI
Summit Environmental School in La Crosse, WI
Hawley Environmental School in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy in Milwaukee, WI
High Marq Environmental Charter School in Montello, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate