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44 schools use the "Turtles" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (6), New York (6), California (4)
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If you've ever been to a school with a turtle mascot, you know how cool and unique it is. Turtles, as mascots, are pretty rare but undeniably cute [ICON_cute]. In the USA, about 44 schools have adopted the turtle as their symbol, and it's surprisingly popular in Hawaii, where it's the most common per capita. The turtle mascot often represents slow and steady progress, which is a great message for students aiming to achieve their goals. Plus, turtles are known for their toughness and longevity, making them a symbol of resilience and strength. So, if your school has a turtle mascot, you're in good company with a symbol that's both adorable and inspiring [ICON_turtle].
Hear how the Turtles fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 6 programs flying the Turtles banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Lopez
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Hawaii. With 2 schools per million residents, the Turtles is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Sullivan
Hawaii Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Turtles delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
44 schools in our database use the Turtles mascot across 22 states.
The Turtles shows up most in Florida (6), New York (6), and California (4). Hi also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Turtles as a Animal and Reptile mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Turtles most often (30 schools). Other (11) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.