A public school is a government-funded institution that provides education to students in the community. It is open to all students and operates under regulations set by local, state, and federal authorities.
Related terms
Local School Board: A governing body elected by the local community that makes decisions regarding policies and regulations within public schools.
Department of Education: The government agency responsible for overseeing educational policies at the federal level and providing guidance to public schools.
School District: An administrative unit responsible for managing multiple public schools within a specific geographic area.