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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Despite the recent boom in homeschooling—and the rapid growth of voucher systems, which provide public dollars for private schools—most Americans continue to patronize their local public schools.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
But, Husser said, people have not given up on public schools.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
In recent weeks, Waiting for Godot welcomed more than 500 New York City public school students and educators for a special performance and post-show discussion with Lloyd and the cast, made possible through a partnership with New York City’s Department of Education.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The group settled on five options, including quarters honoring abolitionist Frederick Douglass; Ruby Bridges, a 6-year-old girl who helped integrate public schools in New Orleans; and the women's suffrage movement.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
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Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
But, Husser said, people have not given up on public schools.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
In recent weeks, Waiting for Godot welcomed more than 500 New York City public school students and educators for a special performance and post-show discussion with Lloyd and the cast, made possible through a partnership with New York City’s Department of Education.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The group settled on five options, including quarters honoring abolitionist Frederick Douglass; Ruby Bridges, a 6-year-old girl who helped integrate public schools in New Orleans; and the women's suffrage movement.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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