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62 schools use the "Doves" mascot.
Most common states: California (7), New York (6), Georgia (4)
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If you've ever wondered about school mascots that are a bit more unique and adorable, you might want to check out the Doves. Yes, you read that right – Doves These cute, feathered friends are the mascots for about 62 schools across the USA. One interesting fact is that Doves are particularly popular in Washington D.C., where they seem to be a favorite among the student body. The dove mascot symbolizes peace, love, and gentleness, which makes it a heartwarming choice for schools. Imagine cheering on your school team with a dove flying high 🐦 – it's a pretty cool and uplifting image. So, the next time you hear about a school with a dove as its mascot, remember it's not just about being cute; it's also about representing those positive values 🛡️.
Hear how the Doves fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 7 programs flying the Doves banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Harper Garcia
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like District of Columbia. With 1 schools per million residents, the Doves is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Carter
District of Columbia Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Doves delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Kai Kim
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
62 schools in our database use the Doves mascot across 27 states.
The Doves shows up most in California (7), New York (6), and Georgia (4). Dc also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Doves as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Other programs adopt the Doves most often (40 schools). Elementary (18) and High School (4) also feature this mascot.