There are 22 schools in the USA with the word ottawa in the name.
The word "Ottawa" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its historical and geographic significance. The Ottawa are a Native American tribe whose traditional territory included regions of the Great Lakes, particularly parts of the Midwest, which is where many schools bearing this name are located. Naming schools after Indigenous tribes reflects an effort to recognize the historical presence and influence of Native American peoples in these areas. In addition, using the name "Ottawa" often serves as a way to honor local heritage and maintain a connection to the land's cultural roots. By choosing names with historical or regional significance, school communities promote awareness and respect for the area's history among students and residents.
Illinois (1)
Ottawa Township High School in Ottawa, ILKansas (3)
Ottawa Middle School in Ottawa, KSOttawa Senior High School in Ottawa, KS
Ottawa Virtual School in Ottawa, KS
Michigan (12)
Ottawa Area Center in Allendale, MIOttawa Elementary School in Buchanan, MI
Ottawa Elementary School in Clinton Twp, MI
Ottawa High Transition School in Grand Rapids, MI
Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, MI
West Ottawa High School Campus in Holland, MI
West Ottawa Virtual Academy in Holland, MI
Ottawa Elementary School in Petoskey, MI
Nottawa Christian Day School in Sturgis, MI
Nottawa Christian School in Sturgis, MI
Nottawa Community School in Sturgis, MI
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center in West Olive, MI
Ohio (6)
Ottawa County Christian Academy in Oak Harbor, OHOttawa Elementary School in Ottawa, OH
Ottawa-Glandorf High School in Ottawa, OH
Ottawa Hills Elementary School in Toledo, OH
Ottawa Hills High School in Toledo, OH
Ottawa River Elementary School in Toledo, OH
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate