private school

noun

1. a school founded, conducted, and maintained by a private group rather than by the government, usually charging tuition and often following a particular philosophy, viewpoint, etc.

private school

noun

1. a school under the financial and managerial control of a private body or charitable trust, accepting mostly fee-paying pupils

Word History and Origins

Origin of private school¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Related Words

• parochial school 
• preparatory school