There are 18 schools in the USA with the word pinellas in the name.
The word "Pinellas" is commonly found in U.S. public school names, particularly in Florida, because it refers to Pinellas County, a significant and populous region in the state. Pinellas County is home to numerous cities, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater, and as such, its name is often used to identify institutions that serve the local community, including schools. The term itself originates from the Spanish "La Punta de Pinal de Jimenez," meaning "Point of Pines," a nod to the area's natural geography and early exploration history. By including "Pinellas" in school names, these institutions reflect a sense of local identity and pride, anchoring the schools within the broader context of county history and community cohesion. Naming schools after their county helps foster a shared sense of belonging and highlights their commitment to serving the educational needs of residents within the region.
Florida (18)
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy in Clearwater, FLPinellas High Innovation School in Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Teleschool in Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Virtual Franchise in Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program in Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Virtual K–12 in Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science in Largo, FL
Pinellas County Jail in Largo, FL
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center in Largo, FL
Pinellas Park High School in Largo, FL
Pinellas Preparatory Academy in Largo, FL
Pinellas Central Elementary School in Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Park Elementary School in Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Park Middle School in Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Secondary School in Pinellas Park, FL
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School in Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologi in St Petersburg, FL
Saint Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, FL
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate