parochial school

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I was raised as a Catholic, spent my K-12 years in a parochial school system, and attended a Jesuit medical school.

From Salon • May 31, 2023

With the exception of prekindergartners, nearly every D.C. student enrolled at a public, charter, private or parochial school is eligible for free cards.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2022

The eldest child in a large Irish Catholic family, Aylward grew up on Capitol Hill and discovered acting early, in parochial school.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2022

The cinema fell through, but Barrett eventually found an empty parochial school in a Boston suburb.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Marita used to go to a parochial school down the street from her home, until her mother heard of KIPP.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell