public school
noun
1
: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2
: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
Examples of public school in a Sentence
Both of their sons attend public school.
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That drop has stabilized in recent years, according to the National Catholic Educational Association, as the pandemic brought broader shifts in enrollment away from traditional public schooling (though most kids still attend public schools).
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The tax credits are off-limits to public school students, while the grants went predominantly to this group.
—Audrey Dutton, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
Any board member who’s solely worried about re-election and winning a popularity contest with voters should step down and let others take their place who can make sound fiscal decisions, while striving to improve the education of all public school students.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the U.S. which means government offices, public schools, and post offices typically remain open.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The tax credits are off-limits to public school students, while the grants went predominantly to this group.
—Audrey Dutton, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
Any board member who’s solely worried about re-election and winning a popularity contest with voters should step down and let others take their place who can make sound fiscal decisions, while striving to improve the education of all public school students.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the U.S. which means government offices, public schools, and post offices typically remain open.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public school
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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