private school
noun
: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency
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The romantic drama directed by Cho Young-myoung, a remake of the 2011 Taiwanese film of the same name, revolves around a group of students at a private school who have a crush on the star pupil.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
At least six of the approximately 20 spring transfer students to date are Jewish, coming from other private schools like Occidental College in Los Angeles, according to reports in the student newspaper.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2025
About 70 percent of those students were already attending private school, according to Step Up for Students, which means that state tax dollars are now subsidizing private schools.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
The money could go toward tuition at a private school, microschool or learning pod, as well as tutoring, transportation costs or Advanced Placement tests.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
At least six of the approximately 20 spring transfer students to date are Jewish, coming from other private schools like Occidental College in Los Angeles, according to reports in the student newspaper.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2025
About 70 percent of those students were already attending private school, according to Step Up for Students, which means that state tax dollars are now subsidizing private schools.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
The money could go toward tuition at a private school, microschool or learning pod, as well as tutoring, transportation costs or Advanced Placement tests.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for private school
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“Private school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20school. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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