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

Negro has twice been named national coach of the year by Max Preps, leading the Bellflower parochial school to a record of 177-30 in 16 seasons, winning four CIF State championships and two national titles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026

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

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

Every Orthodox Jew sent his male children to a yeshiva, a Jewish parochial school, where they studied from eight or nine in the morning to four or five in the evening.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok