Public school closures are increasing in frequency, number and size in U.S. cities. This study examines the spatial distribution of public school closures occurring in 10 U.S. cities between 2010 and 2018. Findings show that school closures geographically cluster, and neighborhoods with a greater percent Black will have longer commute times if accessing the nearest open school. In the same way scholars have identified food deserts in areas with low spatial access to grocery stores, the geographic clustering of closures and the increased commute times to the nearest open school suggests that school deserts may be formed after school closings