private school
noun
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 schools
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pluralof private school.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Another longstanding challenge for hockey is the perception that it remains disproportionately a sport of private schools and affluent families.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
There’s also a little bit of pride in father and son proving that talent isn’t just found at top private schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
More than 90% of entries at private schools achieved grades A to C this year at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level, while state schools remain below 80%.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
And in the three years since Arkansas began allowing students to get about $7,000 annually toward tuition, about 120 new private schools opened.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The following year I moved my children to private schools, where they attended for the remainder of their academic years.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
