charity school

noun

, U.S. History.

1. an elementary school, usually funded by charitable persons or organizations, for those unable to pay: a forerunner of the public-school system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of charity school¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

Jane and Maria’s education consisted of a few years at a charity school, but both were avid readers and precocious writers.

From Washington Post

The grant to the charity School Food Matters aims to help vulnerable children and families during the coronavirus crisis.

From BBC

The film follows the story of Ali and his three friends on the streets of Tehran, as they try to find hidden treasure, digging a tunnel underneath a local charity school for street kids and child laborers.

From Seattle Times

Others match your purchase by donating a similar item or allow organizations to register to receive financial gifts, and you and your kids can choose for your purchases’ proceeds to go to a favorite charity, school or another nonprofit.

From New York Times

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the group has raised nearly $88,000 with the help of Georgia-based charity School of Humanity and Awareness, which extended the group non-profit status.

From The Guardian