private school
noun
: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency
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In Free Bert, Kreischer — shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard — finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2025
The school lacking the resources of the private schools to its West and the student enrollment of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitors to its East.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Some funds were used to pay for tuition at private schools.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Dec. 2025
Less than two years later the small, nonprofit private school is one of 23 finalists nationwide for $1 million prize through the prestigious Yass Prize.
—Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2025
The school lacking the resources of the private schools to its West and the student enrollment of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitors to its East.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Some funds were used to pay for tuition at private schools.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Dec. 2025
Less than two years later the small, nonprofit private school is one of 23 finalists nationwide for $1 million prize through the prestigious Yass Prize.
—Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Private school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20school. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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