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20 schools use the "Squirrels" mascot.
Most common states: California (3), North Dakota (2), New York (2)
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If you've ever been to a school with a squirrel mascot, you know just how cute and energetic these little critters can be. Squirrels as mascots might not be as common as eagles or tigers, but they certainly bring a unique charm to the schools that adopt them. In the USA, about 20 schools use the squirrel as their mascot, and interestingly, they are most popular per capita in North Dakota. These mascots often symbolize quickness, agility, and a playful spirit, which are great qualities for any school team. Plus, who can resist those adorable squirrel faces? It's no wonder that students and staff at these schools often have a soft spot for their bushy-tailed mascots 🐦 🦴. So, if you ever encounter a school with a squirrel mascot, just know they're prob pretty proud of their nutty representatives
Hear how the Squirrels fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Squirrels banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Sullivan
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Squirrels is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Sullivan
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Squirrels delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Singh
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
20 schools in our database use the Squirrels mascot across 14 states.
The Squirrels shows up most in California (3), North Dakota (2), and New York (2). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Squirrels as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Squirrels most often (14 schools). Other (5) and High School (1) also feature this mascot.