Elementary school and Primary school

Elementary school

Elementary school noun - A school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades.

Primary school is a synonym for elementary school. In some cases you can use "Primary school" instead a noun phrase "Elementary school".

Primary school

Primary school noun - A school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades.
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Synonyms for Primary school

Elementary school is a synonym for primary school. (American) You can use "Elementary school" instead a noun phrase "Primary school".

Both terms in one sentence

  • High School A.U. Newman Primary is the same thing, but as a primary school (elementary school in the US).
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