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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All North Carolina students eligible to attend public school can apply for admission to charter schools.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Most countries around the world provide public school from age 3, and large subsidies for 0 to age 3 early care and education.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
During the last legislative session, lawmakers approved billions in funding for public schools, including for teacher pay raises.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Tennessee public school teachers and staff may see new state funding to implement wearable, silent panic buttons to communicate swiftly and clearly during emergencies.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Most countries around the world provide public school from age 3, and large subsidies for 0 to age 3 early care and education.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
During the last legislative session, lawmakers approved billions in funding for public schools, including for teacher pay raises.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Tennessee public school teachers and staff may see new state funding to implement wearable, silent panic buttons to communicate swiftly and clearly during emergencies.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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