There are 33 schools in the USA with the word pope in the name.

The word "Pope" is commonly found in the names of U.S. public schools largely due to its historical and geographic significance. In many cases, schools are named after notable individuals with the surname Pope who contributed to local education, civic life, or American history. For instance, a community might honor a prominent teacher, war hero, or public servant named Pope by naming a school after them. Additionally, certain U.S. cities, counties, or districts carry the name Pope, which is then adopted by local schools as part of their identity. Naming schools after local figures or places is a longstanding tradition in the U.S., reflecting a desire to celebrate community heritage and foster a sense of local pride.

California (1)

Colorado (1)

Florida (3)

Georgia (1)

Hawaii (1)

Illinois (8)

Indiana (1)

Louisiana (1)

Massachusetts (1)

Mississippi (1)

North Carolina (2)

Nebraska (1)

New Jersey (2)

Pennsylvania (2)

Tennessee (2)

Texas (2)

Washington (2)

Wisconsin (1)

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