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lower school

American

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

a school that is preparatory to one on a more advanced level.

lower school British

noun

the younger pupils in a secondary school, usually those in the first three or four year groups

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Etymology

Origin of lower school

First recorded in 1855–60

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lower school

I arrived at Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville, Texas, in September 2023 and found my way to the gym of the lower school, where the K–5 students gather every morning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

The pupil witness explained how she saw the girl talking to Ms Elias, when she was told she did not have permission to be in the lower school hall.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024

These exposures have been linked to cancer, heart disease, lung conditions and lower school performance among children.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2023

The school's Instagram account appears to show Parsons reading to the lower school.

From Fox News ● Feb. 11, 2022

Momma gets in the carpool lane for the lower school.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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