private school

American  

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.

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private school British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of private school

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Many private schools impose strict rules around when and how social media can be used by the student body.

From Los Angeles Times

Student attendance at elite private schools like Yale varies significantly by family income, according to Opportunity Insights, a Harvard-based team of researchers.

From The Wall Street Journal

A private school which opened more than 100 years ago has announced it will close at the end of the academic year due to financial issues.

From BBC

The charges also detailed financial rewards including furniture, renovation work and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees and gifts from top designer shops such as Louis Vuitton.

From Barron's

Colleagues and fellow parents at his kids’ private school say Rubin seemed like an ordinary guy who happened to be really, really smart.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• parochial school
• preparatory school