There are 52 schools in the USA with the word wallace in the name.
The word "Wallace" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its association with notable historical figures who have made significant contributions to education, civil rights, or public service. For example, Henry A. Wallace served as Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt and was known for his progressive views on education and social causes, making his name a popular choice for schools seeking to honor these values. Additionally, George Wallace, despite his controversial role in U.S. history, also served as governor of Alabama and thus his name has appeared in some school contexts, particularly in the South. In other cases, "Wallace" may refer to local community leaders or benefactors whose impact justified the recognition. Geographic regions with families or individuals named Wallace who contributed to the area's educational development further explain the frequency of the name in school titles. As a result, the use of "Wallace" reflects a blend of historical recognition, regional significance, and a tradition of honoring individuals who played key roles in shaping communities and public institutions.
Arizona (2)
Wallace Elementary School in Parker, AZWallace Junior High School in Parker, AZ
California (3)
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School in Lake Isabella, CAWoodrow Wallace Middle School in Lake Isabella, CA
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School in Santa Ana, CA
Colorado (1)
Devereux Cleo Wallace Center in Westminster, COConnecticut (3)
Noah Wallace School in Farmington, CTJohn Wallace Middle School in Newington, CT
Michael F. Wallace Middle School in Waterbury, CT
Delaware (1)
The Wallace Wallin School in New Castle, DEFlorida (2)
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center in Miami, FLWallace Lake K–8 in Pace, FL
Hawaii (1)
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School in Honolulu, HIIowa (2)
Lucia Wallace Elementary School in Algona, IAHenry A Wallace Elementary School in Johnston, IA
Idaho (1)
Wallace Junior–Senior High School in Wallace, IDIllinois (1)
Wallace Elementary School in Ottawa, ILIndiana (4)
Lew Wallace Elementary School in Hammond, INLew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School in Indianapolis, IN
Wallace Elementary School in Kokomo, IN
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School in Portage, IN
Kansas (1)
Wallace County High School in Sharon Springs, KSLouisiana (1)
J. Wallace James Elementary School in Scott, LAMissouri (1)
Kc International-Wallace in Kansas City, MONorth Carolina (2)
Wallace-Rose Hill High School in Teachey, NCWallace Elementary School in Wallace, NC
Nebraska (2)
Wallace Elementary School in Wallace, NEWallace High School in Wallace, NE
New Jersey (2)
Wallace Elementary School in Hoboken, NJThomas W. Wallace Junior Middle School in Vineland, NJ
New Mexico (1)
Lew Wallace Elementary School in Albuquerque, NMOhio (1)
Wallace H Braden Middle School in Ashtabula, OHOklahoma (2)
Bill Wallace Ec Ctr in Chickasha, OKWallace Byrd Middle School in Coalgate, OK
Pennsylvania (2)
Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School in Downingtown, PAWallace Elementary School in York, PA
South Carolina (2)
Wallace Gregg Elementary School in Florence, SCWallace Elementary/Middle School in Wallace, SC
Tennessee (1)
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School in Ooltewah, TNTexas (6)
Wallace Accelerated High School in Colorado City, TXWallace Accelerated High School in Colorado City, TX
Wallace Accelerated High School in Colorado City, TX
Wallace Elementary School in Dallas, TX
Laura B Wallace Middle School in Kyle, TX
P E Wallace Middle School in Mount Pleasant, TX
Utah (4)
Wallace Stegner Academy in Salt Lake City, UTWallace Stegner Academy Sunset in Sunset, UT
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K–12 in West Valley City, UT
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley in West Valley City, UT
Virginia (1)
Wallace Middle School in Bristol, VAWashington (2)
Wallace Elementary School in Kelso, WAWallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School in White Salmon, WA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate