parochial school

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Negro has twice been named national coach of the year by Max Preps, leading the Bellflower parochial school to a record of 177-30 in 16 seasons, winning four CIF State championships and two national titles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

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

At the time of his application, he was teaching Spanish part-time at a parochial school.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022

The umpire, a gym instructor from a parochial school two blocks away, called the teams together to determine who would bat first.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok