There are 86 schools in the USA with the word zion in the name.
The word "Zion" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its historical and cultural significance, particularly within American religious traditions. The term originates from biblical references, where "Zion" often symbolizes a promised land, a place of refuge, or an ideal community. Early American settlers, many of whom were influenced by Judeo-Christian beliefs, frequently used biblical names when establishing new towns, churches, and institutions, including schools, as a reflection of their values and aspirations. Over time, communities named Zion or those wishing to evoke its symbolism have incorporated the word into the names of their public schools to convey ideals of hope, unity, and moral purpose. Additionally, the prevalence of towns or regions named Zion in various states has contributed to the use of the word in local school names.
Alabama (1)
Zion Chapel High School in Jack, ALCalifornia (6)
Mount Zion Christian School in Ontario, CAColorado (2)
Florida (3)
Georgia (6)
Mount Zion Elementary School in Carrollton, GAMt. Zion High School in Carrollton, GA
Mt. Zion Middle School in Carrollton, GA
Mount Zion Elementary School in Jonesboro, GA
Mount Zion High School in Jonesboro, GA
Mount Zion Primary School in Jonesboro, GA
Iowa (2)
Zion Lutheran School in Denison, IAIdaho (1)
Illinois (17)
Mt Zion Elementary School in Mount Zion, ILMt Zion High School in Mount Zion, IL
Mt Zion Intermediate School in Mount Zion, IL
Mt Zion Junior High School in Mount Zion, IL
Zion Central Middle School in Zion, IL
Zion-Benton East High School in Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School in Zion, IL
Indiana (6)
Zionsville West Middle School in Whitestown, INZionsville Community High School in Zionsville, IN
Zionsville Middle School in Zionsville, IN
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School in Zionsville, IN
Kansas (1)
Kentucky (2)
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary School in Dry Ridge, KYLouisiana (1)
Zion City School A Redesign School in Baton Rouge, LAMaine (1)
Michigan (5)
Minnesota (3)
Zion Lutheran School in Cologne, MNMissouri (4)
Marquand-Zion High School in Marquand, MONorth Carolina (1)
Nebraska (5)
Ohio (2)
Zion Temple Christian Academy in Cincinnati, OHOklahoma (1)
Zion Public School in Stilwell, OKOregon (1)
Zion Lutheran School in Corvallis, ORPennsylvania (1)
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley, PASouth Carolina (1)
Mt. Zion Elementary School in Johns Island, SCSouth Dakota (1)
Tennessee (1)
Texas (2)
Zion Lutheran School in Georgetown, TXWashington (1)
Zion Lutheran School in Lake Stevens, WAWisconsin (8)
Zion Lutheran School in Rhinelander, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate