There are 50 schools in the USA with the word sheridan in the name.
The word "Sheridan" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily due to its association with General Philip Sheridan, a prominent Union general during the American Civil War. He became a national figure known for his leadership and military accomplishments, and many communities chose to honor his legacy by naming streets, towns, and institutions after him, including schools. In addition to his military contributions, the name "Sheridan" often appears in geographic locations across the country, which further leads to its use in naming local schools. This tradition reflects a broader cultural tendency in the United States to commemorate historical figures, particularly those seen as playing significant roles in shaping the nation's history, through the naming of educational institutions.
Arkansas (4)
Sheridan Elementary School in Sheridan, ARSheridan High School in Sheridan, AR
Sheridan Intermediate School in Sheridan, AR
Sheridan Middle School in Sheridan, AR
California (5)
Sheridan Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, CASheridan Elementary School in Orange Cove, CA
Sheridan Elementary School in San Francisco, CA
Sheridan Elementary School in Sheridan, CA
Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura, CA
Colorado (1)
Sheridan High School in Englewood, COConnecticut (1)
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School in New Haven, CTDistrict of Columbia (1)
Sheridan School in Washington, DCFlorida (4)
Sheridan Hills Elementary School in Hollywood, FLSheridan Park Elementary School in Hollywood, FL
Sheridan Technical College in Hollywood, FL
Illinois (4)
Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington, ILSheridan Elementary Math & Science Acad School in Chicago, IL
Sheridan Elementary School in Lake Forest, IL
Sheridan Elementary School in Sheridan, IL
Indiana (3)
Sheridan Elementary School in Sheridan, INSheridan High School in Sheridan, IN
Sheridan Middle School in Sheridan, IN
Kansas (1)
Sheridan Elementary School in Junction City, KSMichigan (2)
Sheridan Road in Lansing, MISheridan School in Petoskey, MI
Minnesota (1)
Sheridan Hills Elementary School in Richfield, MNMontana (3)
Sheridan 7–8 in Sheridan, MTSheridan Elementary Schl School in Sheridan, MT
Sheridan High School in Sheridan, MT
Nebraska (1)
Sheridan Elementary School in Lincoln, NENew York (4)
Sheridan Preparatory Academy in Albany, NYPS 21 Philip H Sheridan in Bronx, NY
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders in Bronx, NY
Sheridan Hill Elementary School in Williamsville, NY
Ohio (2)
Sheridan High School in Thornville, OHSheridan Middle School in Thornville, OH
Oregon (2)
Sheridan Allprep Academy in Sheridan, ORSheridan High School in Sheridan, OR
Pennsylvania (3)
Sheridan Elementary School in Allentown, PASheridan Terrace Elementary School in North Huntingdon, PA
Sheridan School in Philadelphia, PA
South Carolina (1)
Sheridan Elementary School in Orangeburg, SCTexas (2)
Sheridan Elementary School in Katy, TXSheridan Elementary School in Sheridan, TX
Washington (1)
Sheridan Elementary School in Tacoma, WAWisconsin (1)
Sheridan Elementary School in Sheboygan, WIWyoming (3)
Sheridan Day Program in Sheridan, WYSheridan High School in Sheridan, WY
Sheridan Junior High School in Sheridan, WY
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