1. [N. Amer] A tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board
   "The local public school implemented a new STEM curriculum"
    
2. [Brit] Private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition
   "Eton is a famous public school in England"

Derived forms: public schools

Type of: Gymnasium, lycée, lyceum, middle school, school, secondary school

Encyclopedia: Public school