parochial school

American  

noun

1. a primary or secondary private school supervised by a religious organization, especially a Roman Catholic day school affiliated with a parish or a holy order.

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Etymology

Origin of parochial school

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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parochial school

He grew up in New Orleans, where he attended parochial school.

From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2024

I was raised as a Catholic, spent my K-12 years in a parochial school system, and attended a Jesuit medical school.

From Salon ● May 31, 2023

The nuns at his parochial school removed their traditional habits, and his sixth-grade math teacher, Sister Maryann, occasionally taught the class Simon & Garfunkel songs instead of long division.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2023

With the exception of prekindergartners, nearly every D.C. student enrolled at a public, charter, private or parochial school is eligible for free cards.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2022

Marita used to go to a parochial school down the street from her home, until her mother heard of KIPP.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell