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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New private schools all go through Dustin Lambert, a manager in the Office of Student Enrichment and Support at the West Virginia Department of Education.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
We’d seen other new operators file similarly casual ones as they sought to register private schools in West Virginia.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Some private schools think a strategy mimicking in-state rates can help.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
There had been speculation about which school Prince George would attend when he finished at independent prep school Lambrook in Berkshire, with a number of private schools being suggested.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
He could have gone to any of the exclusive private schools around Chelsea, but Ian Rider had decided to send him here.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
