day school

American  

[dey skool] / ˈdeɪ ˌskul /

noun

1. a private school for students living outside the school (distinguished from boarding school).

   We are a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9 to 12, on beautiful 200-acre grounds overlooking the lake.

2. a school for adults or mature students, held in the daytime (distinguished from night school).

   Our school board currently offers adults night school credits as well as a flexible day school program.

3. a usually independent school delivering alternative or specialized instruction throughout the regular school day, as opposed to only after school or on weekends.

   I attended Hebrew day school as a child, but now send my son to a public elementary school.

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day school British  

noun

1. a private school taking day students only Compare boarding school

2. a school giving instruction during the daytime Compare night school

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Etymology

Origin of day school

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

The girls, ages 13 to 17, were tossed together because a juvenile-court judge sentenced them to a strict day school called Carroll Academy.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2024

A Scottish council looks set to drop plans to switch to a four-and-a-half day school week following consultation.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

While a student at the elite private Jewish day school Milken, she played sports and danced competitively.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

At a local day school, the bird goes by Tom.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

But also friendship with other girls, three meals a day, school.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline