This is the 9407th most frequent Japanese word.
私立
"Private" (used for institutions like schools and universities).
Here, '私立' modifies '高校', referring to the school as privately run, contrasting with public schools.
私は私立高校で教育を受けました。
I received my education at a private high school.
In this context, '私立' qualifies '大学', indicating that the institution operates privately rather than under public administration.
彼の子供たちは私立大学に通っています。
His children are attending a private university.
The term '私立学校' refers to privately managed educational institutions, specifically highlighting the financial aspect in a comparative scenario.