There are 54 schools in the USA with the word ralph in the name.
The word "Ralph" appears in the names of many U.S. public schools primarily because it is a common first name among prominent local figures, donors, educators, or community leaders who made significant contributions to their areas. Often, schools are named in honor of individuals who have had a lasting impact on education or civic life, and Ralph is a traditional name that many influential Americans have shared. Naming schools after such individuals serves both as a tribute and as an inspiration for students, connecting the institution's identity to values like leadership and community service. Furthermore, this practice reflects a broader tradition in the United States of commemorating people whose legacies have shaped local history and public education. The use of "Ralph" in school names is thus rooted in a combination of historical recognition and local community pride.
Arizona (1)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in Phoenix, AZCalifornia (12)
Ralph Emerson Elementary School in Burbank, CARalph Richardson Center in Carmichael, CA
Ralph Bunche Elementary School in Carson, CA
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Davis, CA
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School in Huntington Beach, CA
Ralph A. Gates Dli Magnet Elementary in Lake Forest, CA
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High in Los Angeles, CA
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School in Oakland, CA
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School in Rosemead, CA
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in San Diego, CA
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School in Santa Maria, CA
Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21St Century Learning Center in Victorville, CA
Connecticut (1)
Ralph M. T. Johnson School in Bethel, CTDelaware (1)
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center in Magnolia, DEFlorida (1)
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School in Rockledge, FLGeorgia (1)
Ralph Bunche Middle School in Atlanta, GAIllinois (2)
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus in Chicago, ILRalph J Frost Academy in Park Ridge, IL
Indiana (1)
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School in Indianapolis, INLouisiana (2)
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School in Lake Charles, LARalph J Bunche Elementary School in Metairie, LA
Massachusetts (5)
Ralph D Butler in Avon, MARalph B O'maley Middle School in Gloucester, MA
Ralph Wheelock School in Medfield, MA
Ralph C Mahar Regional in Orange, MA
Ralph Talbot in South Weymouth, MA
Maine (1)
Ralph M Atwood Primary School in Oakland, MEMichigan (2)
Ralph J Bunche Academy in Ecorse, MIRalph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in Fraser, MI
Missouri (2)
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School in Clayton, MOBeulah Ralph Elementary School in Columbia, MO
New Jersey (2)
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School in Maple Shade, NJRalph S Maugham School in Tenafly, NJ
Nevada (1)
Cadwallader Ralph Middle School in Las Vegas, NVNew York (6)
Ralph A Fabrizio School in Brooklyn, NYRalph Reed School in Central Islip, NY
Ralph R Smith School in Hyde Park, NY
PS 125 Ralph Bunche in New York, NY
PS 132 Ralph Bunche in Springfield Gardens, NY
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School in Staten Island, NY
Ohio (2)
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) in Circleville, OHRalph E. Waite Elementary School in Medina, OH
Oklahoma (1)
Ralph Downs Elementary School in Oklahoma City, OK(1)
Ralph W. Emerson in Camuy, PRSouth Carolina (1)
Ralph Chandler Middle School in Simpsonville, SCTennessee (1)
Ralph Askins School in Fayetteville, TNTexas (5)
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School in Buda, TXRalph Eickenroht Elementary School in Houston, TX
Ralph Parr Elementary School in League City, TX
Ralph Bunche Elementary School in Midland, TX
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer Elementary School in Prosper, TX
West Virginia (1)
Ralph R Willis Career/Technical Center in Stollings, WVWyoming (1)
Ralph Witters Elementary School in Thermopolis, WY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate