There are 76 schools in the USA with the word lion in the name.
The word "lion" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because the lion is a symbol widely associated with strength, courage, and leadership-qualities that schools strive to inspire in their students. Throughout history and across cultures, the lion has been regarded as the "king of beasts," representing nobility and resilience, ideals that educational institutions aim to reflect. Schools often choose mascot names and symbols that embody positive attributes to foster school spirit and a sense of community pride. Additionally, the recognizable imagery of the lion is easy for students of all ages to connect with, helping to build unity and a shared identity within the school. This cultural resonance makes "lion" a popular and meaningful choice for school names across the country.
California (4)
Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto in Adelanto, CAAspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, CA
Itliong-Vera Cruz in Union City, CA
Delaware (3)
Mispillion Elementary School in Milford, DEFlorida (3)
Lion Star Academy in Coral Springs, FLGeorgia (2)
Illinois (5)
Vermilion Co Area Vocational Cent in Danville, ILVermilion Co Detention Center in Danville, IL
Vermilion Voc Ed Deliver System in Danville, IL
Lions Park Elementary School in Mt Prospect, IL
Indiana (4)
North Vermillion Elementary School in Cayuga, INNorth Vermillion High School in Cayuga, IN
South Vermillion High School in Clinton, IN
South Vermillion Middle School in Clinton, IN
Kansas (1)
Vermillion Elementary School in Maize, KSLouisiana (6)
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School in Marrero, LANorth Vermilion High School in Maurice, LA
North Vermilion Middle School in Maurice, LA
Vermilion Charter Academy in Maurice, LA
Bullion Primary School in Prairieville, LA
Michigan (2)
Detroit Lions Academy in Detroit, MIDetroit Lions Academy in Detroit, MI
Minnesota (6)
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka in Minnetonka, MNLionsgate Academy Aim in North Saint Paul, MN
Lion Program-Alternative Education in Ogilvie, MN
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program in Shoreview, MN
Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview in Shoreview, MN
Vermilion Country School in Tower, MN
Missouri (1)
Mississippi (1)
Earl Travillion Attendance Center in Hattiesburg, MSNorth Carolina (1)
Nebraska (5)
Esu 3 Papillion Lavista Early Childhood Center in Papillion, NEPapillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc) in Papillion, NE
Papillion La Vista Senior High School in Papillion, NE
Papillion La Vista South High School in Papillion, NE
Papillion Middle School in Papillion, NE
New Hampshire (1)
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School in Peterborough, NHNew York (3)
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts in Jackson Heights, NYPavilion Junior-Senior High School in Pavilion, NY
Ohio (6)
Galion High School in Galion, OHGalion Middle School in Galion, OH
Galion Online Academy in Galion, OH
Vermilion Digital Academy in Vermilion, OH
Vermilion Elementary School in Vermilion, OH
Vermilion High School in Vermilion, OH
Pennsylvania (8)
Lionville Elementary School in Downingtown, PALionville Middle School in Exton, PA
Pittsburgh Milliones 6–12 in Pittsburgh, PA
Red Lion Area Jhs in Red Lion, PA
Red Lion Area SHS in Red Lion, PA
South Carolina (3)
Pelion Elementary School in Pelion, SCPelion High School in Pelion, SC
Pelion Middle School in Pelion, SC
South Dakota (3)
Vermillion Elementary School in Vermillion, SDVermillion High School in Vermillion, SD
Vermillion Middle School in Vermillion, SD
Texas (5)
Lillion E Luehrs Junior High School in Bishop, TXVermillion Road Elementary School in Brownsville, TX
The Lion Lane School in Houston, TX
Teague Lion Academy in Teague, TX
Wisconsin (3)
Brillion Elementary School in Brillion, WIBrillion High School in Brillion, WI
Brillion Middle School in Brillion, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate