There are 16 schools in the USA with the word peabody in the name.
The word "Peabody" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to the significant contributions of George Peabody, a 19th-century philanthropist known for his dedication to education. George Peabody established the Peabody Education Fund after the Civil War, aiming to promote education in the Southern United States, where schools had suffered from years of conflict and underfunding. His efforts led to the improvement and expansion of public education, especially for disadvantaged communities. As a gesture of gratitude and to honor his legacy, many schools were named "Peabody," reflecting both his impact on educational development and the lasting importance of philanthropy in American society.
California (2)
Peabody (George) Elementary School in San Francisco, CAPeabody Charter in Santa Barbara, CA
District of Columbia (1)
Peabody Elementary School (Capitol Hill Cluster) in Washington, DCKansas (2)
Peabody-Burns Elementary School in Peabody, KSPeabody-Burns Junior–Senior High School in Peabody, KS
Louisiana (2)
Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, LAPeabody Montessori Elementary School in Alexandria, LA
Massachusetts (3)
Peabody in Cambridge, MAPeabody Personalized Remote Education Program in Peabody, MA
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in Peabody, MA
Missouri (1)
Peabody Elementary School in St Louis, MOTennessee (3)
Peabody Elementary School in Memphis, TNPeabody Academy in Trenton, TN
Peabody High School in Trenton, TN
Texas (1)
George Peabody Elementary School in Dallas, TXVirginia (1)
Peabody School in Charlottesville, VA
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