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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

In June, the independent preparatory school, which has educated children for almost 130 years, announced it would sell the tables, which generations of children had eaten at, ahead of its closure on 31 December.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Cheverus High School, a Jesuit college preparatory school in Portland, was the only religious school to apply for participation in the state’s tuition reimbursement plan and its application was approved by the state.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022

When he boarded the car at the Metro Center station, it was packed with dozens of students, some wearing shirts and backpacks from Landon — a college preparatory school in Bethesda.

From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2022

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

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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