State school
A state school, public school, or government school is a primary or secondary school that educates all students without charge. Such schools are funded in whole or in part by taxation and operated by the government of the state.
For US state-funded universities, see State university system. For Texas residential institutions, see Texas state supported living centers. For correctional facilities for juveniles, see Youth detention center.State-funded schools exist in virtually every country of the world, though there are significant variations in their structure and educational programmes. Government funded education generally encompasses primary and secondary education (4 years old to 18 years old).