public school
noun
1
: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2
: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
Examples of public school in a Sentence
Both of their sons attend public school.
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The justices declined to hear an appeal from a group of Colorado parents seeking to sue their public school district over a policy that allegedly allows children to pursue gender transitions, and be supported by school staff, without any parental notification.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
So public schools are inherently diverse, and require equity and inclusion to be front of mind.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Families also want strong public schools that prepare kids for the future.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Though the staffing cuts could lead to a reduction of support and services for schools across the country, schoolteachers largely continue to get paid, as most public schools are funded significantly through local and state means.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
So public schools are inherently diverse, and require equity and inclusion to be front of mind.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Families also want strong public schools that prepare kids for the future.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Though the staffing cuts could lead to a reduction of support and services for schools across the country, schoolteachers largely continue to get paid, as most public schools are funded significantly through local and state means.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public school
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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