stateschool
nounUK /ˈsteɪt skuːl/
US /ˈsteɪt skuːl/
A state school is a school that is paid for by the government, so families do not have to pay to send their kids there.
My little brother goes to a state school near our house.
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2. A school run or funded by the state rather than by private individuals or organizations.
The state school system provides free education for all children.
3. In some countries, a school controlled and financed by a local or national government authority.
Funding for state schools increased this year.
4. A school that follows the national curriculum and is accountable to public authorities.
State schools must follow the national curriculum.