private school

noun

: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency

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Chris Sibben is the head of school at Rivendell, a small private school in Northern Virginia. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 In Duke’s case, everything seemed to overlap in one sprawling Venn diagram, as a private school in the South morphed into a global phenomenon. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 June 2026 In 1910, about 20% of universities – or 100 public schools and 19 private schools – did not charge their students any tuition. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Florida families now have a wide range of educational options, including traditional public schools, charter schools, virtual programs, magnet schools, homeschooling, and private schools. — Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for private school

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First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private school was in 1574

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“Private school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20school. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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