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Schott posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday to commend the K-12 preparatory school's low rate.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Founded in 2007, Pacific Ridge School serves over 660 students as an independent, nonprofit, college preparatory school for grades six through 12.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
According to its website, Preston High School is an all-girls private Catholic college preparatory school founded in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Catholic college preparatory school is hoping the addition of new national corporate partners and an enhanced game day experience at Santa Ana Stadium will ease pressure in its ongoing fundraising efforts.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Founded in 2007, Pacific Ridge School serves over 660 students as an independent, nonprofit, college preparatory school for grades six through 12.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
According to its website, Preston High School is an all-girls private Catholic college preparatory school founded in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Catholic college preparatory school is hoping the addition of new national corporate partners and an enhanced game day experience at Santa Ana Stadium will ease pressure in its ongoing fundraising efforts.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparatory school
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After graduating from Annunciation’s grade school in 2017, Westman attended at least two Minneapolis high schools, including an all-boys private military-style prep school.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Warner’s character, Debbie Shaffer, is a wealthy prep school girl with all the right connections.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
26 Aug. 2025
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The optics aren’t great, especially since many kids end up at boarding school for hanging out with the wrong friends.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the second season, Gaga plays Rosaline Rotwood, an undead teacher at the titular character’s mysterious boarding school.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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During a soccer game in secondary school, Kamara accidentally fouled his friend, who fell and broke his arm.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
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The cost of elementary and secondary school lunches rose 3.3% in May 2025 relative to May 2024, according to a consumer price index report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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In November 2008, when Steven was still in elementary school, KU beat MU on a touchdown pass with 27 seconds left in regulation.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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One of the women, 21-year-old Emily Wartel, said the machine reminded her of 25-cent pencil dispensers in her elementary school.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a TikTok video earlier this month, creator Angelina PJ recalled buying friendship necklaces in primary school for each of her friends' birthdays.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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My primary school did not have water at all.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Three of the moving ones were on the side of a kitchen prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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An employee’s drink was at the prep table.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The school's Instagram account shared several more shots from their day with the queen, saying the phone box stunt was also a favorite moment.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Jackson went to medical school.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mizzou won 24-10, and the nectar of victory was especially sweet for MU tight end Michael Egnew, who was recruited by both schools in high school.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Like their characters, the ensemble has made big choices since graduating from high school, including whether to go or pass on college in the name of, or despite, their burgeoning careers.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Preparatory school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparatory%20school. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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