parochial school

noun

: a private school maintained by a religious body usually for elementary and secondary instruction

Examples of parochial school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is because even with a voucher, students from low-income families often still struggle financially to attend private and parochial schools and experience logistical challenges, such as transportation, to attend these schools. — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Cupich began his pastoral career in his hometown, serving as a parish priest and a teacher in a parochial school from 1975 to 1978. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

This program enabled low-income students to attend private or parochial schools. — Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

The parochial school was in session at the time. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for parochial school

• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule
• footstool
• guayule
• lobule
• misrule
• preschool
• pustule
• whirlpool

Kids Definition

parochial school

noun

: a school maintained by a religious body