private school

noun

: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency

Examples of private school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, a far greater proportion of senior industry employees went to private school compared with junior. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026

Proponents of school choice, and particularly of private school voucher programs, tend to support the FSTC, which brings federal dollars into what has until now been a state-by-state effort. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

The bell-to-bell restrictions will apply to public and private schools from kindergarten through 12th grade beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The Weatherby Lake resident says Platte County public schools are more expensive per pupil than private schools, but less proficient in reading and math. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for private school

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