There are 363 schools in the USA with the word kinder in the name.

The word "kinder" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it is derived from the German word for "children," as seen in the term "kindergarten." The kindergarten movement began in the United States in the 19th century, inspired by German educator Friedrich Froebel, who emphasized play-based learning for young children. As public education evolved, the concept of kindergarten became an essential part of early childhood education, and many schools adopted the term "kinder" in their names to reflect this focus. Additionally, the presence of "kinder" in school names often signals that the institution serves young children in their first years of formal schooling, which helps families easily identify appropriate educational options. Over time, the use of "kinder" has become a culturally recognized way to denote schools or programs specializing in early childhood education across the United States.

Alabama (9)

Arkansas (4)

Arizona (7)

California (67)

Colorado (5)

Connecticut (5)

Florida (14)

Georgia (12)

Hawaii (1)

Iowa (1)

Idaho (5)

Illinois (9)

Indiana (9)

Kentucky (4)

Louisiana (6)

Massachusetts (6)

Maryland (9)

Michigan (4)

Minnesota (12)

Missouri (3)

Mississippi (11)

North Carolina (3)

North Dakota (1)

Nebraska (2)

New Hampshire (3)

New Jersey (18)

New Mexico (1)

Nevada (4)

New York (10)

Ohio (9)

Oklahoma (2)

Oregon (6)

Pennsylvania (38)

Rhode Island (1)

South Carolina (16)

Tennessee (9)

Texas (13)

Utah (1)

Virginia (9)

Washington (8)

Wisconsin (5)

West Virginia (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate