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preparatory school

NOUN
preliminary educational institution
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He played soccer and went to Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School, a Catholic preparatory school in Arlington.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

He also immersed himself in poetry while attending the nearby Sanford preparatory school, where he met Richard Meyers, a fellow student and budding punk rocker who became known as Richard Hell.

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2023

Through the Academy of Kings in Orlando, a preparatory school founded by his brother Marquel to help develop male leaders, Neasman has dedicated himself to inspiring youngsters.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2021

The woman, referred to as Jane to protect her anonymity, attended the Moray school and its preparatory school Aberlour House from 1979.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2021

“I am sure you have heard of Hackett, the preparatory school for boys,” he said.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt