There are 37 schools in the USA with the word military in the name.
The word "military" often appears in the names of U.S. public schools due to the influence of historical and cultural factors. Many schools with "military" in their names are located in regions with a strong connection to the armed forces, such as near military bases or in communities with a tradition of military service. These schools may emphasize discipline, leadership, and civic responsibility, reflecting values associated with military life. Additionally, the inclusion of "military" signals a specialized educational focus, such as Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs, which aim to prepare students for future roles in leadership and service, whether in the military or in civilian life. The naming tradition also honors the role of the military in American history and its ongoing contribution to national security and community identity.
Alabama (1)
Lyman Ward Military Academy in Camp Hill, ALArkansas (1)
Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy (Amfra) in Little Rock, ARCalifornia (5)
American Christian Military Academy of Excellence in Claremont, CALeadership Military Academy in Moreno Valley, CA
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, CA
California Military Institute in Perris, CA
Porterville Military Academy in Porterville, CA
Colorado (1)
Colorado Military Academy in Colorado Springs, COConnecticut (1)
Bridgeport Military Academy in Bridgeport, CTDelaware (2)
First State Military Academy in Clayton, DEDelaware Military Academy in Wilmington, DE
Florida (2)
Sarasota Military Academy in Sarasota, FLAukela Christian Military Academy in West Park, FL
Georgia (2)
Miller's Military Academy in Lithonia, GABenedictine Military School in Savannah, GA
Illinois (3)
Carver Military Academy High School in Chicago, ILChicago Military Academy High School in Chicago, IL
Phoenix Military Academy High School in Chicago, IL
Louisiana (1)
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy in New Orleans, LAMissouri (1)
Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MONorth Carolina (2)
Military and Global Leadership in Charlotte, NCOak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge, NC
New Mexico (1)
Military Heights Elementary School in Roswell, NMNew York (1)
New York Military Academy in Cornwall on Hudson, NYPennsylvania (2)
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson in Philadelphia, PAValley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA
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Christian Military Academy Alianza in Vega Baja, PRSouth Carolina (2)
Camden Military Academy in Camden, SCMilitary Magnet Academy in North Charleston, SC
Texas (1)
Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, TXUtah (2)
Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams in Lehi, UTUtah Military Academy in Riverdale, UT
Virginia (5)
Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VAFork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, VA
Franklin Military Academy in Richmond, VA
Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, VA
Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate