There are 191 schools in the USA with the word plain in the name.
The word "plain" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its geographic and historical significance. Many communities across the United States developed in areas known for their flat, expansive landscapes referred to as plains, which became a natural choice when naming schools to reflect local geography. Additionally, the term "plain" can evoke a sense of openness and simplicity, values often connected to the early settlers and agricultural traditions of these regions. By incorporating the word "plain" into school names, communities acknowledge their connection to the land and the shared history of the area. This naming tradition promotes a sense of local identity and pride among students and residents.
Alabama (4)
White Plains Elementary School in Anniston, ALWhite Plains High School in Anniston, AL
White Plains Middle School in Anniston, AL
Plainview School in Rainsville, AL
California (4)
Plainsburg Union Elementary School in Merced, CACarrisa Plains Elementary School in Santa Margarita, CA
Plainview Academic Charter Academy in Tujunga, CA
Plainfield Elementary School in Woodland, CA
Colorado (7)
High Plains Elementary School in Colorado Springs, COCottonwood Plains Elementary School in Ft Collins, CO
High Plains Elementary School in Greenwood Village, CO
High Plains School in Loveland, CO
Hi-Plains School District R-23 in Seibert, CO
Plainview Elementary School in Sheridan Lake, CO
Plainview Junior-Senior High School in Sheridan Lake, CO
Connecticut (8)
Plainfield High School in Central Village, CTGreat Plain School in Danbury, CT
Hill and Plain School in New Milford, CT
Plainfield Central School in Plainfield, CT
Plainfield Memorial School in Plainfield, CT
Middle School of Plainville in Plainville, CT
Plainville High School in Plainville, CT
Preston Plains School in Preston, CT
Georgia (2)
Coastal Plains High School in Brunswick, GARocky Plains Elementary School in Covington, GA
Iowa (3)
Belle Plaine Junior–Senior High School in Belle Plaine, IANashua-Plainfield Elementary School in Nashua, IA
Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School in Nashua, IA
Illinois (12)
Plainview Parochial School in Arthur, ILPlainfield Elementary School in Des Plaines, IL
Plainfield Academy in Plainfield, IL
Plainfield East High School in Plainfield, IL
Plainfield High School in Plainfield, IL
Plainfield North High School in Plainfield, IL
Plainfield South High School in Plainfield, IL
Pleasant Plains High School in Pleasant Plains, IL
Pleasant Plains Middle School in Pleasant Plains, IL
Des Plaines Valley Region in River Grove, IL
Indiana (3)
Plainfield Community Middle School in Plainfield, INPlainfield High School in Plainfield, IN
Kansas (19)
Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High School in Bazine, KSBelle Plaine Elementary School in Belle Plaine, KS
Belle Plaine High School in Belle Plaine, KS
Belle Plaine Middle School in Belle Plaine, KS
Central Plains Adult Diploma Program in Claflin, KS
Central Plains Junior Senior High School in Claflin, KS
High Plains Christian School in Garden City, KS
Garden Plain Elementary School in Garden Plain, KS
Garden Plain High School in Garden Plain, KS
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood in Holyrood, KS
Plains Elementary School in Plains, KS
Plainville Elementary School in Plainville, KS
Plainville High School in Plainville, KS
Western Plains High School in Ransom, KS
Western Plains North Elementary School in Ransom, KS
Golden Plains High School in Rexford, KS
Golden Plains Middle School in Rexford, KS
Golden Plains Elementary School in Selden, KS
Kentucky (1)
Louisiana (2)
Plainview High School in Glenmora, LAPlain Dealing High School in Plain Dealing, LA
Massachusetts (2)
High Plain Elementary School in Andover, MAPlains Elementary School in South Hadley, MA
Maryland (2)
Sandy Plains Elementary School in Baltimore, MDPleasant Plains Elementary School in Towson, MD
Michigan (6)
Fair Plain East Elementary School in Benton Harbor, MIFair Plain Middle School in Benton Harbor, MI
Springfield Plains Elementary School in Clarkston, MI
Peach Plains School in Grand Haven, MI
Plainwell High School in Plainwell, MI
Plainwell Middle School in Plainwell, MI
Minnesota (12)
Belle Plaine Credit Recovery in Belle Plaine, MNBelle Plaine ECSE in Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine Junior High School in Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine Senior High School in Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper in Belle Plaine, MN
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4–6 in Elgin, MN
Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior in Elgin, MN
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr in Fairmont, MN
Southern Plains Bridges in Fairmont, MN
Southern Plains Education Coop in Fairmont, MN
Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School in Plainview, MN
Plainview-Elgin-Millville Pre-K–3 in Plainview, MN
Missouri (4)
Plainview Elementary School in Ava, MOWest Plains Elementary School in West Plains, MO
West Plains Middle School in West Plains, MO
West Plains Senior High School in West Plains, MO
Montana (3)
Plains 7–8 in Plains, MTPlains Elementary School in Plains, MT
Plains High School in Plains, MT
North Carolina (4)
Pleasant Plains Elementary School in Apex, NCPlain View Elementary School in Dunn, NC
White Plains Elementary School in Mount Airy, NC
North Dakota (1)
North Plains Elementary School in Minot Afb, NDNebraska (4)
High Plains Community Elementary School in Clarks, NEPlainview Elementary School in Plainview, NE
Plainview Secondary School in Plainview, NE
High Plains Community Junior–Senior High School in Polk, NE
New Hampshire (1)
Plainfield Elementary School in Meriden, NHNew Jersey (13)
Chaplain Charles Watters School in Jersey City, NJApple Montessori Schoour Lady Morris Plains in Morris Plains, NJ
Morris Plains Borough School in Morris Plains, NJ
North Plainfield High School in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield Middle School in North Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield High School in Plainfield, NJ
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, NJ
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North in Plainsboro, NJ
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in Scotch Plains, NJ
South Plainfield High School in South Plainfield, NJ
South Plainfield Middle School in South Plainfield, NJ
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South in West Windsor, NJ
New Mexico (1)
East Grand Plains Elementary School in Roswell, NMNew York (12)
Plainedge Middle School in Bethpage, NYFort Plain Junior-Senior High School in Fort Plain, NY
Plainedge Senior High School in Massapequa, NY
Eastplain School in N Massapequa, NY
Laurel Plains Elementary School in New City, NY
Greater Plains Elementary School in Oneonta, NY
Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School in Plainview, NY
Plainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk High School in Plainview, NY
Fishkill Plains Elementary School in Wappingers Falls, NY
White Plains Middle School in White Plains, NY
White Plains Senior High School in White Plains, NY
Ohio (8)
Lakota Plains Junior School in Liberty Township, OHMadison-Plains Elementary School in London, OH
Madison-Plains High School in London, OH
Madison-Plains Intermediate School in London, OH
Madison-Plains Junior High School in London, OH
Plain City Elementary School in Plain City, OH
The Plains Intermediate School in The Plains, OH
Oklahoma (4)
Plainview High School in Ardmore, OKPlainview Intermediate Elementary School in Ardmore, OK
Plainview Middle School in Ardmore, OK
Plainview Primary Elementary School in Ardmore, OK
Oregon (1)
North Plains Elementary School in North Plains, ORPennsylvania (4)
Plainfield Elementary School in Nazareth, PAMcdaniel Delaplaine School in Philadelphia, PA
Solomon/Plains Elementary School in Plains, PA
Solomon/Plains Middle School in Plains, PA
South Carolina (2)
Plainview Elementary School in Patrick, SCPlain Elementary School in Simpsonville, SC
South Dakota (8)
Bobcat Plains Academy Elementary School in Brookings, SDBobcat Plains Academy High School in Brookings, SD
Bobcat Plains Academy Middle School in Brookings, SD
High Plains School in Chester, SD
Aurora Plains Academy High School in Plankinton, SD
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School in Plankinton, SD
Tennessee (6)
White Plains Academy in Algood, TNPlainview Elementary School in Christiana, TN
Tellico Plains Elementary School in Tellico Plains, TN
Tellico Plains High School in Tellico Plains, TN
Tellico Plains Junior High School in Tellico Plains, TN
Texas (15)
West Plains High School in Amarillo, TXWest Plains Junior High School in Amarillo, TX
Youth Ctr of High Plains School in Amarillo, TX
Cross Plains Elementary School in Cross Plains, TX
Cross Plains High School in Cross Plains, TX
North Plains Opportunity Center in Dumas, TX
Jim Plain Elementary School in Leander, TX
Plains Elementary School in Plains, TX
Plains High School in Plains, TX
Plains Middle School in Plains, TX
Plainview Classical Academy in Plainview, TX
Plainview High School in Plainview, TX
Plainview Intermediate School in Plainview, TX
Plainview Junior High School in Plainview, TX
Utah (1)
Plain City School in Plain City, UTVirginia (1)
Plains Elementary School in Timberville, VAVermont (4)
Champlain School in Burlington, VTChamplain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, VT
Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Shelburne, VT
Washington (3)
Elk Plain Head Start in Spanaway, WAElk Plain School of Choice in Spanaway, WA
Mill Plain Elementary School in Vancouver, WA
Wisconsin (1)
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4K in Middleton, WIWest Virginia (2)
Fairplains Elementary School in Parkersburg, WVFairplain Elementary School in Ripley, WV
Wyoming (1)
Laramie Plains Academy in Cheyenne, WY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate