There are 21 schools in the USA with the word lodge in the name.

The word "lodge" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its historical and cultural significance in American communities. Historically, the term "lodge" refers to a meeting place or shelter, often associated with organizations such as the Freemasons or local community groups, which played a central role in early American towns. Geographically, many regions in the United States were originally settled near hunting lodges, frontier trading posts, or ranger lodges, and schools in these areas adopted the term to honor their local heritage. Additionally, the word evokes a sense of safety, unity, and gathering, which are values aligned with the educational mission of public schools. By using "lodge" in their names, schools connect to regional traditions and foster a sense of belonging among students and the wider community.

Florida (1)

Indiana (1)

Kansas (2)

Massachusetts (1)

Maryland (1)

Missouri (1)

Montana (8)

North Carolina (1)

New York (1)

Oregon (2)

Washington (2)

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