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

“The parents who have the means will leave for private and parochial schools,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What today showed is that there’s an ideological difference and divide in parochial schools and the Mission League,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From New York Times

Under the guise of religious belief, parochial schools could discriminate for any reason.

From Seattle Times

A nun said she would “pray that he burns forever in the fires of hell” for trying to slash state aid to parochial schools.

From Seattle Times