lower school

American  

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

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

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lower school British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

"We see its impact in lower school attendance, poorer behaviour and friction between parents and schools," she says.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

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

In the lower school that’s what you had to do.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio