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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More Americans are enrolling their children in charter schools, according to new data—at a time when enrollment at traditional public schools continues to decline.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Fields and her fellow volunteers, who are 55 years old or older, provide support and mentorship to children in need at public schools, child care centers and other locations throughout Texas.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
In the years following the opening of Lugano’s flagship Newport Beach location, the company was prolific with philanthropic donations, providing financial support to Irvine public schools, the Lupus Foundation and a variety of arts and cultural organizations.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Purdy’s daughter is now a seventh grader at a public school.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Fields and her fellow volunteers, who are 55 years old or older, provide support and mentorship to children in need at public schools, child care centers and other locations throughout Texas.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
In the years following the opening of Lugano’s flagship Newport Beach location, the company was prolific with philanthropic donations, providing financial support to Irvine public schools, the Lupus Foundation and a variety of arts and cultural organizations.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Purdy’s daughter is now a seventh grader at a public school.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.
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