noun
parochial school; church school
A school operated by a religious organization, typically a Christian church. The term is used in contexts related to religious education.
彼女は地元の教区学校に通っていた。
She attended the local parochial school.
教区学校では宗教教育が重視される。
Religious education is emphasized at church schools.
Compound of 教区 (parish) and 学校 (school), likely a direct translation of the English 'parochial school'.