There are 18 schools in the USA with the word pilgrim in the name.

The word "pilgrim" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because of its strong historical significance in American history. The Pilgrims were early settlers who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 and played a key role in the founding of Plymouth Colony, one of the first successful English settlements in North America. Their story is often taught in schools as a symbol of perseverance, religious freedom, and the pursuit of new opportunities, reflecting values that many communities wish to promote in their educational institutions. Naming schools after the Pilgrims emphasizes a connection to these foundational themes, as well as to the broader narrative of exploration and settlement in the United States. Additionally, for schools in regions near sites of early colonial history, such as New England, the name "Pilgrim" often highlights their geographic connection to important events in the nation's past.

Alabama (1)

Arizona (2)

California (1)

Illinois (1)

Kansas (1)

Maryland (1)

Minnesota (1)

New Jersey (1)

Ohio (1)

Oregon (1)

Pennsylvania (1)

Texas (1)

Virginia (1)

Wisconsin (4)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate