There are 5 schools in the USA with the word mcgraw in the name.
The word "McGraw" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its association with significant figures in the history of American education and publishing. One prominent example is Melvil Dewey's contemporary, James H. McGraw, who co-founded the McGraw-Hill publishing company, a major provider of educational materials. Schools may be named "McGraw" to honor individuals with this surname who contributed to local education or community development, reflecting a tradition of recognizing educators and civic leaders. Additionally, the name "McGraw" can be linked to geographic locations or families significant within a region, especially in towns where the McGraw family played a notable role in founding or supporting public institutions. Such naming practices underscore the importance of historical and cultural heritage in the identities of public schools.
Arizona (1)
C W Mcgraw Elementary School in Yuma, AZColorado (1)
Mcgraw Elementary School in Fort Collins, COMaine (1)
Earl C Mcgraw School in Hampden, MENew York (2)
Mcgraw Elementary School in Mcgraw, NYMcgraw Secondary School in Mcgraw, NY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate