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There are 148 schools in the USA with the word mental in the name.
The word "mental" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to historical and educational traditions that emphasized the importance of mental development and intellectual growth. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, educational reformers often used the term to designate schools or programs focused on cognitive skills, critical thinking, and academic excellence, distinguishing them from institutions that emphasized manual or vocational training. Additionally, some schools incorporated the word "mental" in their names to highlight services for students with mental disabilities or special educational needs, reflecting social efforts to provide specialized support. Geographically, the use of the term varies, but it generally signals a commitment to fostering a strong intellectual environment and meeting diverse student needs within the public education system. Over time, cultural attitudes toward mental health and learning have evolved, but historical naming conventions often remain in place as a legacy of these earlier educational priorities.
Alabama (4)
Decatur High Developmental School in Decatur, ALMental Health Center in Huntsville, AL
Mobile Mental Health Center in Mobile, AL
Lawrence County Developmental in Trinity, AL
Arkansas (1)
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet in Jonesboro, ARArizona (2)
Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies in Glendale, AZRonald Reagan Fundamental School in Yuma, AZ
California (37)
Rosa Parks Environmental Science in Berkeley, CAAnna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary School in Chino, CA
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental in Chino, CA
Quail Lake Environmental Charter in Clovis, CA
Corona Fundamental Intermediate School in Corona, CA
Lincoln Fundamental Elementary School in Corona, CA
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School in Fair Oaks, CA
Environmental Charter High - Gardena in Gardena, CA
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena in Gardena, CA
Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood in Inglewood, CA
Louis Vandermolen Fundamental Elementary School in Jurupa Valley, CA
Cleta Harder Developmental School in La Habra, CA
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale in Lawndale, CA
Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies in Los Angeles, CA
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet in Los Angeles, CA
Circle of Children Developmental Kindergarten in Los Angeles, CA
Casa Roble Fundamental High School in Orangevale, CA
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School in Orangevale, CA
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School in Orangevale, CA
Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy in Oregon House, CA
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design in Oxnard, CA
Don Benito Fundamental in Pasadena, CA
Marshall Fundamental in Pasadena, CA
Paseo Del Rey Fundamental in Playa Del Rey, CA
Bradford Woodbridge Fundamental Elementary School in Roseville, CA
Elementary Camino Fundamental High School in Sacramento, CA
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School in Sacramento, CA
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet in San Jose, CA
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy in San Martin, CA
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate School in Santa Ana, CA
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School in Santa Ana, CA
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School in Santa Ana, CA
Jim Thorpe Fundamental in Santa Ana, CA
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School in Santa Ana, CA
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate School in Santa Ana, CA
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in Stockton, CA
Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy in Vallejo, CA
Connecticut (2)
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School in Hartford, CTBarnard Environmental Magnet School in New Haven, CT
Florida (17)
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School in Clearwater, FLAcademy of Environmental Science in Crystal River, FL
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School in Dunedin, FL
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School in Gainesville, FL
Gateway Environmental K–8 Learning Center in Homestead, FL
Madeira Beach Fundamental K–8 in Madeira Beach, FL
Terra Environmental Research Institute in Miami, FL
Developmental Preschool & Kindergarten in Plantation, FL
Village Green Environmental Studies School in Port St Lucie, FL
Osceola Fundamental High School in Seminole, FL
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School in St Petersburg, FL
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School in St Petersburg, FL
Mt Moriah Christian Fundamental Academy in St Petersburg, FL
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in St Petersburg, FL
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental in St Petersburg, FL
Florida A&M University Developmental Research School in Tallahassee, FL
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele in Tarpon Springs, FL
Illinois (1)
Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp in Midlothian, ILKentucky (1)
Waller-Williams Environmental in Louisville, KYLouisiana (4)
Eastern La Mental System in Jackson, LAClaiborne Fundamental Elementary School in Shreveport, LA
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School in Shreveport, LA
Judson Fundamental Elementary School in Shreveport, LA
Massachusetts (1)
May Ctr School for Autism and Developmental Dis in West Springfield, MAMaryland (2)
William Schmidt Environmental Center in Brandywine, MDSabillasville Environmental School in Sabillasville, MD
Michigan (9)
Goodwillie Environmental School in Ada, MIWing Lake Developmental Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School in Grand Rapids, MI
Lincoln Developmental Center in Grand Rapids, MI
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science in Grand Rapids, MI
Developmental Classroomswsesd in Ludington, MI
Woodland Developmental Center in Marysville, MI
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change in Norton Shores, MI
Minnesota (3)
School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, MNLaurentian Environmental Center in Britt, MN
Garlough Environmental Magnet in West Saint Paul, MN
Missouri (1)
Developmental Learning Center in Springfield, MONorth Carolina (2)
Edgewood Cmty Developmental in Goldsboro, NCSouth Lexington Developmental Center in Lexington, NC
New Jersey (4)
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in Manahawkin, NJDevelopmental Learning Center New Providence in New Providence, NJ
Academy for Environmental Science in Oak Ridge, NJ
Developmental Learning Center Warren in Warren, NJ
Nevada (1)
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science in Henderson, NVNew York (9)
PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning in Bronx, NYSchool for Environmental Citizenship in Bronx, NY
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) in Brooklyn, NY
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School in Brooklyn, NY
High School for Environmental Studies in New York, NY
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability in Rockaway Park, NY
Developmental Disabilities Institute in Smithtown, NY
Sunmount Developmental Center in Tupper Lake, NY
The Center for Developmental Disabilities in Woodbury, NY
Ohio (4)
College Hill Fundamental Academy in Cincinnati, OHRhodes School of Environmental Studies in Cleveland, OH
Wildwood Environmental Academy in Maumee, OH
Imagine Environmental Science Academy in Toledo, OH
Oregon (4)
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Skill Lab in Bend, ORSpringwater Environmental Sciences School in Oregon City, OR
Sunnyside Environmental School in Portland, OR
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School in Salem, OR
Pennsylvania (2)
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia, PAEnvironmental Cs at Frick Park in Pittsburgh, PA
(13)
Elemental Rexville in Bayamon, PRElemental Mariano Abril in Caguas, PR
Elemental Barrio Las 400 in Canovanas, PR
Elemental Emerita Leon in Cayey, PR
Elemental Salvador Brau in Cayey, PR
Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego in Dorado, PR
Elemental Urbana De Lajas in Lajas, PR
Elemental Mediania Alta in Loiza, PR
Elemental Urbana Salinas in Salinas, PR
Elemental Berwind in San Juan, PR
Elemental Nueva De San Juan in San Juan, PR
Elemental Bo. Quebrada Negrito in Trujillo Alto, PR
Elemental Urbana De Vega Alta in Vega Alta, PR
South Carolina (1)
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School in Mcclellanville, SCSouth Dakota (1)
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 in Sturgis, SDTennessee (1)
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy in Chattanooga, TNTexas (6)
Dallas Environmental Science Academy in Dallas, TXVista Del Sol Environmental Science in El Paso, TX
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy in Grand Prairie, TX
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy in Grand Prairie, TX
Developmental Ctr in Mexia, TX
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy in San Benito, TX
Virginia (2)
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute in Marion, VAGeara Group/Educational Developmental Center in Richmond, VA
Washington (4)
Environmental & Adventure School in Kirkland, WADevelopmental Pre-School in Mattawa, WA
Developmental Preschool in Raymond, WA
Developmental Preschool in Steilacoom, WA
Wisconsin (9)
School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies in Fox Lake, WINorthern Waters Environmental School in Hayward, WI
Woli/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School in Hayward, WI
Summit Environmental School in La Crosse, WI
Mendota Mental Health Institution in Madison, WI
Hawley Environmental School in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy in Milwaukee, WI
High Marq Environmental Charter School in Montello, WI
Dhs Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Winnebago, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate