🐾Mascot: "Pandas"
216 schools use the "Pandas" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 216 schools
- States represented
- 43 states
- Most common state
- California (29)
- Top state per capita
- Maine
- Popular school level
- Elementary (159)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Mammal
Most common states: California (29), North Carolina (15), Maryland (13)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (45)Royal BlueWhite
- (26)BlackWhite
- (18)RedBlackWhite
- (14)RedBlack
- (11)Kelly GreenWhite
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
When it comes to school mascots, you don't often think of something as adorable as a panda. But, yes, there are schools out there that proudly call themselves the Pandas These cute and cuddly mascots can be found in 216 schools across the country, with Maine having the highest concentration per capita. The NDA Panda, for instance, was even featured in a USA TODAY contest to find the best high school sports mascot, showing just how much love and support these furry friends get🐾. Pandas might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of fierce competitors, but they definitely bring a unique and charming twist to school spirit. So, if you're looking for a mascot that combines cuteness with community pride, the Pandas are definitely worth a shoutout💖.
Community Voices
Hear how the Pandas fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 29 programs flying the Pandas banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Kai Lopez
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Maine. With 3 schools per million residents, the Pandas is part of daily conversations here.”
Harper Nguyen
Maine Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Pandas delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Kai Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Pandas Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
216 schools in our database use the Pandas mascot across 43 states.
The Pandas shows up most in California (29), North Carolina (15), and Maryland (13). Me also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Pandas as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Pandas most often (159 schools). Other (47) and High School (8) also feature this mascot.