There are 37 schools in the USA with the word riley in the name.
The word "Riley" is commonly found in U.S. public school names for several reasons rooted in history and educational tradition. Many schools are named after prominent figures, and "Riley" often honors individuals such as James Whitcomb Riley, a celebrated American poet known as the "Hoosier Poet," whose works and philanthropic efforts were influential in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Additionally, several communities across the United States have been named Riley, reflecting geographic or local historical significance, which naturally extends to naming local schools. The use of "Riley" in school names also reflects a broader tradition in the U.S. of commemorating individuals or local heritage through public institution naming practices, aiming to foster a sense of community and historical awareness among students.
Alabama (1)
The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center in Huntsville, ALCalifornia (4)
Riley Elementary School in Lakewood, CAThomas Riley High School in Los Angeles, CA
Riley Elementary School in San Bernardino, CA
Riley/New Dawn in San Diego, CA
Florida (1)
John G Riley Elementary School in Tallahassee, FLIllinois (5)
J W Riley Elementary School in Arlington Heights, ILRiley School-Dhh Elementary Prgrm in Arlington Heights, IL
Riley Early Childhood Center in Harvey, IL
Riley Comm Cons School in Marengo, IL
J W Riley Intermediate School in Northlake, IL
Indiana (6)
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 in Indianapolis, INRiley Elementary School in Laporte, IN
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School in New Castle, IN
Riley Elementary School in Riley, IN
Riley High School in South Bend, IN
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School in Vincennes, IN
Kansas (5)
Fort Riley Elementary School in Fort Riley, KSFort Riley Middle School in Fort Riley, KS
Riley Elementary School in Great Bend, KS
Riley County Grade School in Riley, KS
Riley County High School in Riley, KS
Maine (1)
Riley School in Rockport, MEMichigan (4)
Riley Farms Elementary School in Holland, MIRiley Street Middle School in Hudsonville, MI
Riley Upper Elementary School in Livonia, MI
Riley Elementary School in Saint Johns, MI
Nebraska (1)
Riley Elementary School in Lincoln, NENew Jersey (3)
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 in Paterson, NJJohn E. Riley Elementary School in South Plainfield, NJ
Riley Preschool Annex in South Plainfield, NJ
New York (2)
Riley Avenue School in Calverton, NYCharles E Riley Elementary School in Oswego, NY
Oregon (1)
Riley Creek Elementary School in Gold Beach, ORSouth Carolina (1)
Michael C. Riley Elementary School in Bluffton, SCUtah (1)
Riley School in Salt Lake City, UTWisconsin (1)
Riley Dual Language Montessori School in Milwaukee, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate