private school

Example Sentences

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For the family earning $400,000 with two kids in private school and a mortgage, it might be the largest financial goal they have.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The Yass Prize, founded by Susquehanna co-founder Jeff Yass and his wife Janine, announced Wednesday that it will fund scholarships for 500 Philadelphia children to attend private school.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

She joined the private school - whose ex-pupils include a string of Welsh internationals - in September 2023, but was suspended and later resigned.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It is the shortage of private school slots that is emerging as a major bottleneck for more high earners relocating to the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That’s a private school in Manhattan; I think it’s the last one where they have to wear uniforms.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini