🐾Mascot: "Cats"
48 schools use the "Cats" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 48 schools
- States represented
- 27 states
- Most common state
- Texas (12)
- Top state per capita
- South Dakota
- Popular school level
- Elementary (24)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Mammal
Most common states: Texas (12), California (4), Florida (3)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (12)Royal BlueWhite
- (4)Royal BlueGold
- (3)OrangeRoyal Blue
- (3)Royal BlueRed
- (3)Kelly GreenWhite
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
When it comes to school mascots, cats are definitely a favorite among many students. With their cute and endearing faces, it's no wonder that 48 schools across the USA have chosen cats as their mascots. In South Dakota, you'll find that cats are the most popular mascot per capita, which is pretty cool. Whether it's a tiger, lion, or even a wildcat, these feline friends bring a lot of spirit and excitement to school events. From cheering on the sidelines during sports games to appearing at school rallies, cat mascots always manage to put a smile on everyone's face 😊. So, if you're lucky enough to have a cat mascot at your school, you know you're in for a fun and lively experience 🐾
Community Voices
Hear how the Cats fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 12 programs flying the Cats banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Lopez
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Dakota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Cats is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Patel
South Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Cats delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Cats Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
48 schools in our database use the Cats mascot across 27 states.
The Cats shows up most in Texas (12), California (4), and Florida (3). Sd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Cats as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Cats most often (24 schools). Other (13) and High School (8) also feature this mascot.