There are 52 schools in the USA with the word phillips in the name.
The word "Phillips" is commonly found in U.S. public school names largely due to the influence of individuals and families bearing the Phillips surname who played significant roles in American educational history. Notably, Phillips Academy, founded in Massachusetts in the 18th century by Samuel Phillips, set a precedent for naming educational institutions after prominent benefactors or early leaders. Over time, as communities sought to honor local figures who contributed to the growth and development of their towns, the name Phillips was often used for schools, reflecting respect for civic-minded citizens. Additionally, the tradition of naming public schools after notable individuals in American history has helped perpetuate the use of the name across different regions, giving it a widespread presence in school nomenclature. This practice serves to both commemorate historical contributions and inspire students by connecting them with the legacy of distinguished Americans.
Alabama (4)
Phillips Elementary School in Bear Creek, ALPhillips High School in Bear Creek, AL
Phillips Academy in Birmingham, AL
Phillips Preparatory Middle School in Mobile, AL
Arkansas (1)
Phillips Community Career and Technical Center in Stuttgart, ARCalifornia (4)
The Phillips Academy in Alameda, CAPhillips Brooks School in Menlo Park, CA
Phillips Elementary School in Napa, CA
Ethel Phillips Elementary School in Sacramento, CA
Colorado (1)
Jay & Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center in Boulder, COFlorida (2)
Dr. Phillips Elementary School in Orlando, FLDr. Phillips High School in Orlando, FL
Iowa (1)
Phillips Elementary School in Des Moines, IAIllinois (1)
Phillips Academy High School in Chicago, ILKansas (3)
Phillipsburg Elementary School in Phillipsburg, KSPhillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, KS
Phillipsburg Middle School in Phillipsburg, KS
Kentucky (1)
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School in Sacramento, KYLouisiana (2)
J. A. Phillips Elementary School in Minden, LAA. E. Phillips Laboratory School in Ruston, LA
Massachusetts (1)
Phillips Academy in Andover, MAMaryland (1)
Phillips School - Laurel in Laurel, MDMaine (1)
Phillips Elementary School in Phillips, MEMissouri (1)
Wendell Phillips Elementary School in Kansas City, MONorth Carolina (3)
Phillips Middle School in Battleboro, NCPhillips Middle School in Chapel Hill, NC
Phillips High School in Raleigh, NC
New Jersey (5)
Phillips Global Institute in Jc, NJPhillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center in Phillipsburg, NJ
Phillipsburg Elementary School in Phillipsburg, NJ
Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, NJ
Phillipsburg Middle School in Phillipsburg, NJ
New York (1)
Phillips Avenue School in Riverhead, NYOhio (1)
Phillips School in Marietta, OHOklahoma (1)
Jane Phillips Elementary School in Bartlesville, OKPennsylvania (3)
Russell C. Phillips Elementary School in Farrell, PAPhillips Elementary School in Harrisburg, PA
Pittsburgh Phillips K–5 in Pittsburgh, PA
Texas (3)
M L Phillips Elementary School in Fort Worth, TXPhillips Elementary School in Frisco, TX
J R Phillips Elementary School in Kaufman, TX
Virginia (5)
Phillips Programs ~ Building Futures Loudon in Annandale, VAPhillips School-Annandale in Annandale, VA
Phillips School - Fairfax in Fairfax, VA
Phillips Elementary School in Hampton, VA
Phillips Building Futures - Loudoun in Leesburg, VA
Wisconsin (6)
Vel Phillips Memorial High School in Madison, WIVel Phillips Middle School in Oshkosh, WI
Phillips Elementary School in Phillips, WI
Phillips High School in Phillips, WI
Phillips Middle School in Phillips, WI
Vel R Phillips School in Wauwatosa, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate