There are 174 schools in the USA with the word light in the name.
The word "light" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its strong symbolic associations with knowledge, enlightenment, and guidance. Historically, light has been used as a metaphor for education, representing the idea that learning dispels ignorance much like light overcomes darkness. In a cultural sense, many communities value the image of schools as beacons within their neighborhoods, illuminating possibilities and fostering growth for students of all backgrounds. Additionally, the use of "light" in school names can reflect a commitment to the ideals of progress and hope, essential themes in American educational philosophy. This naming tradition underscores the role of schools in lighting the path toward a brighter future for young people and their communities.
Alabama (2)
Gospel Light Baptist Academy in Helena, ALLighthouse Christian Academy in Montgomery, AL
Arkansas (6)
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Beebe, ARLighthouse Christian School in Hot Springs, AR
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School in Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School in Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy in Little Rock, AR
Gospel Light Christian School in Rogers, AR
Arizona (1)
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School in Phoenix, AZCalifornia (20)
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School in Alta Loma, CAStarlight Elementary School in Beaumont, CA
Lighthouse Community Day in Fort Bragg, CA
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy in Hayward, CA
Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington in Kensington, CA
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center in Murrieta, CA
Growing Light Montessori School in Oakland, CA
Lighthouse Community Charter in Oakland, CA
Lighthouse Community Charter High in Oakland, CA
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public in Oakland, CA
Lighthouse Baptist School in Pleasanton, CA
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy in Sacramento, CA
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy in Sacramento, CA
Lighthouse in Sacramento, CA
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Santa Monica, CA
Lighthouse Church School in Santa Monica, CA
Light of Knowledge Child Care Center in Torrance, CA
Starlight Elementary School in Watsonville, CA
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter in West Sacramento, CA
Little Light Preschool in Westminster, CA
Colorado (2)
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Cortez, COLighthouse Sda Christian School in Fort Morgan, CO
Connecticut (3)
Pumpkin Delight School in Milford, CTLighthouse Voc-Ed Center (Site 3) in Niantic, CT
The Light House Voc-Ed Center in Niantic, CT
Delaware (1)
Lighthouse Christian School in Dagsboro, DEFlorida (23)
Lighthouse Preparatory Christian School in Bradenton, FLLighthouse Christian School Callaham in Callahan, FL
Light Christian Academy - South Campus in Gotha, FL
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy Prep in Gulf Breeze, FL
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy Prep in Gulf Breeze, FL
Lighthouse Christian Learning Center in Haines City, FL
Lighthouse Christian School Orange Park in Jacksonville, FL
Lighthouse Christian School Westside in Jacksonville, FL
Lighthouse Christian School-Mandarin in Jacksonville, FL
Lighthouse Elementary School in Jupiter, FL
Candlelight Christian Academy in Lake Wales, FL
Starlight Cove Elementary School in Lantana, FL
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Mayo, FL
Shining Light Childcare Development Center in Miami, FL
Lighthouse Christian School Middleburg in Middleburg, FL
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Oakland Park, FL
Lighthouse in Orlando, FL
Lighthouse High School in Orlando, FL
Lighthouse Christian School in Pompano Beach, FL
Sunlight Christian Academy in Port St Lucie, FL
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Tallahassee, FL
Lighthouse Baptist Academy in Winter Park, FL
Wildlight Elementary School in Yulee, FL
Georgia (3)
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta in Augusta, GALighthouse Christian Academy in Dawsonville, GA
Lighthouse Christian School in Valdosta, GA
Idaho (2)
Lighthouse Montessori School in Idaho Falls, IDLighthouse Christian School in Twin Falls, ID
Illinois (5)
Chicago Lighthouse in Chicago, ILLighted Way Association in La Salle, IL
Light House Academy in Peoria, IL
Light House Academy in Peoria, IL
Carriers of Light in Wheaton, IL
Indiana (4)
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, INEast Chicago Lighthouse in East Chicago, IN
Gary Lighthouse Charter School in Gary, IN
J Everett Light Career Center in Indianapolis, IN
Kansas (1)
Moonlight Elementary School in Gardner, KSKentucky (1)
Lighthouse Academy in Bowling Green, KYLouisiana (1)
Light City Christian Academy in New Orleans, LAMassachusetts (6)
Harborlight Montessori in Beverly, MACape Cod Lighthouse Charter School in East Harwich, MA
Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy in Holbrook, MA
Lighthouse Holyoke in Holyoke, MA
Nantucket Lighthouse School in Nantucket, MA
Lighthouse School, Inc in North Chelmsford, MA
Maryland (2)
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Cumberland, MDLighthouse Christian Academy in Stevensville, MD
Michigan (19)
Light of Christ Academy in Augusta, MIDavis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly in Detroit, MI
Golightly Career and Technical Center in Detroit, MI
Golightly Education Center in Detroit, MI
Lighthouse Academy South Campus in Grand Rapids, MI
Lighthouse Academy the Pier in Grand Rapids, MI
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes in Grand Rapids, MI
Harbor Light Christian School in Harbor Springs, MI
Lighthouse Academybarry County Community Building in Hastings, MI
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village in Hersey, MI
Harbor Lights Middle School in Holland, MI
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute in Holland, MI
Lighthouse Academy the Port in Muskegon, MI
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building in Muskegon, MI
Lighthouse Elementary School in New Baltimore, MI
Light of the World Academy in Pinckney, MI
Lighthouse Education Center in Saint Joseph, MI
Lighthouse Connections Academy in Southfield, MI
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center in West Olive, MI
Minnesota (9)
Northern Lights Academy in Cloquet, MNNorthern Lights Academy Cooperative in Cloquet, MN
Northern Lights Academy in Crookston, MN
True Light Christian School in Marshall, MN
Saint Paul Northern Lights Secondary School in Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul School of Northern Lights in Saint Paul, MN
Elementary Lighthouse School in Spring Lake Park, MN
Secondary Lighthouse School in Spring Lake Park, MN
Northern Lights Community School in Warba, MN
Missouri (2)
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy in Jefferson City, MOAbm Ministries-Lighthouse Christian Academy in Piedmont, MO
Montana (1)
Lighthouse Baptist Academy in Missoula, MTNorth Carolina (6)
Shining Light Academy in Greensboro, NCFirst Flight Elementary School in Kill Devil Hills, NC
First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, NC
First Flight Middle School in Kill Devil Hills, NC
True Light Shines Academy in Wake Forest, NC
Gospel Light Christian School in Walkertown, NC
North Dakota (1)
Light of Christ Catholic Schools in Bismarck, NDNew Jersey (1)
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Manahawkin, NJNew Mexico (1)
Gospel Light Baptist Academy in Rio Rancho, NMNevada (1)
Lighthouse Baptist Academy in Reno, NVNew York (2)
Crystal Light Mennonite School in Castorland, NYLighthouse Elementary School in Far Rockaway, NY
Oklahoma (2)
Little Light Christian School in Oklahoma City, OKLighthouse Christian Academy in Tulsa, OK
Oregon (4)
Harbor Lights Middle School in Bandon, ORLighthouse Charter School in Coos Bay, OR
Lighthouse Apostolic Academy in La Grande, OR
Floyd Light Middle School in Portland, OR
Pennsylvania (6)
Christian Light School in Bedford, PALighthouse Christian School in Dover, PA
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Harrisburg, PA
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Lyon Station, PA
Sonlight River Brethren School in Mount Joy, PA
Lighthouse Island Academy in Tionesta, PA
South Carolina (2)
Sonlight Heritage Academy in Columbia, SCLighthouse Christian Academy in Enoree, SC
Tennessee (7)
Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch, TNLamplighter Montessori School in Cordova, TN
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Hendersonville, TN
Lighthouse Christian School in Hendersonville, TN
Lighthouse Christian School in Kingsport, TN
Sensational Enlightment in Memphis, TN
Souls Harbor Lighthouse Christian Academy in Scotts Hill, TN
Texas (11)
Light Farms Elementary School in Celina, TXLighthouse Learning Center - Daep in Clute, TX
Lighthouse Learning Center - Jjaep in Clute, TX
The Lamplighter School in Dallas, TX
Childrens Lighthouse Helotes in Helotes, TX
Cloud of Light Christian Academy in Houston, TX
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center in Katy, TX
The Gospel Lighthouse Christian Academy in Lockhart, TX
Lighthouse Elementary School in San Antonio, TX
Lighthouse High School in San Antonio, TX
Lighthouse Middle School in San Antonio, TX
Utah (1)
Early Light Academy at Daybreak in South Jordan, UTVirginia (5)
Lightridge High School in Aldie, VALighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, VA
Lighthouse Christian Academy in Norfolk, VA
Lightfoot Elementary School in Unionville, VA
Lighthouse Baptist Academy in Winchester, VA
Washington (5)
Light of Faith Christian Academy in Bothell, WALighthouse Christian School in Gig Harbor, WA
Northern Lights Montessori in Redmond, WA
Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus in Redmond, WA
Enlightium Academy in Spokane, WA
Wisconsin (5)
Lighthouse Christian School in Madison, WIJefferson Lighthouse Elementary School in Racine, WI
Lighthouse Academy in Sheboygan, WI
Northern Lights Elementary School in Superior, WI
Lighthouse Learning Academy in Two Rivers, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate