parochial school

Example Sentences

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He grew up in New Orleans, where he attended parochial school.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2024

Salmond found herself testifying before Missouri lawmakers, taking a graduate class so she could tutor her daughter and eventually moving her from a suburban Kansas City district to a parochial school.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

I was born into the Catholic faith, but was not enrolled in parochial school.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022

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

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