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

Example Sentences

There’s still one more private school for Centennial to conquer, Santa Margarita, in Friday’s championship game.

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Friends from the elite private school he used to attend say he once surprised them with an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris on a private jet with less than 24 hours notice.

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An 18-year-old pupil has died at a private school in Kent.

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Sacks said at least two dozen Jewish parents have transferred their children to other districts or sent their kids to private school because of the antisemitic environment in Oakland Unified.

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The CCN also says demand for EHCPs alone is not the only factor driving spiralling expenditure, with "over-reliance on higher costs placements and special provision" also a factor, including "expensive private school places".

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Related Words

• parochial school 
• preparatory school