There are 21 schools in the USA with the word loch in the name.
The word "loch," which is the Scottish Gaelic term for "lake," is commonly found in U.S. public school names largely due to historical and geographic influences. Many areas in the United States with lakes or bodies of water have adopted the word "loch" in place names, reflecting the heritage of Scottish and Irish immigrants who settled in these regions. The use of "loch" in school names serves to acknowledge and celebrate this cultural legacy, connecting the community to its historical roots. Additionally, naming a school after a local geographic feature such as a "loch" helps establish a strong sense of place and identity for students and residents. This practice underscores the importance of the natural environment and regional history in the educational experience, fostering local pride and community cohesion.
California (1)
Malloch Elementary School in Fresno, CAColorado (1)
Lochbuie Elementary School in Lochbuie, COFlorida (3)
Kinloch Park Elementary School in Miami, FLKinloch Park Middle School in Miami, FL
Pineloch Elementary School in Orlando, FL
Georgia (3)
Southeast Bulloch High School in Brooklet, GASoutheast Bulloch Middle School in Brooklet, GA
Bulloch Academy in Statesboro, GA
Indiana (1)
John L Mcculloch Junior High School in Marion, INMaryland (3)
Loch Raven High School in Baltimore, MDLoch Raven Technical Academy in Baltimore, MD
Central Edlp at Loch Raven High School in Towson, MD
Michigan (2)
Kinloch Elementary School in Dearborn Heights, MIInterlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, MI
Missouri (1)
Mcculloch Elementary School in Republic, MONew Jersey (1)
Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center in Sewell, NJTexas (2)
Mcculloch Intermediate School in Dallas, TXGlen Loch Elementary School in The Woodlands, TX
Virginia (2)
Loch Lomond Elementary School in Manassas, VALoch-Meadow Kindergarten in Norfolk, VA
Washington (1)
Lochburn Middle School in Lakewood, WA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate