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68 schools use the "Bluejays" mascot.
Most common states: Missouri (10), Illinois (7), Kansas (7)
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The Bluejay mascot is a real showstopper, and it's no surprise it's a favorite among many schools in the USA. This cute and vibrant bird is often depicted in its signature blue feathers, making it a perfect match for schools with blue in their color schemes. The Bluejay mascot has a rich history, particularly at places like Creighton University, where the name was chosen in a public contest back in 1923 because it matched the school's colors and was a unique nickname at the time. In some schools, like Junction City High School, the Bluejay mascot has evolved over the years, starting from a felt bird on white sweaters to the modern logos and costumes you see today. The Bluejay symbolizes qualities like observation, communication, and confidence, making it an inspiring emblem for students to embody. So, the next time you see a Bluejay mascot cheering on the sidelines, remember it's not just a cute bird – it's a symbol of school spirit and community pride. With 68 schools rocking this mascot, it's clear that the Bluejay is here to stay and spread its wings in school spirit 🐦 🏆
Hear how the Bluejays fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 10 programs flying the Bluejays banner across Missouri. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Hughes
Missouri Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Nebraska. With 6 schools per million residents, the Bluejays is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Hughes
Nebraska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Bluejays delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
68 schools in our database use the Bluejays mascot across 27 states.
The Bluejays shows up most in Missouri (10), Illinois (7), and Kansas (7). Ne also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Bluejays as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Bluejays most often (28 schools). Elementary (16) and Other (16) also feature this mascot.