A school established and run by the government or local authority (a public school); often less expensive than private schools and commonly used for compulsory education.
多くの子どもが近くの公立学校に通っている。
Many children attend the nearby public school.
公立学校の教員採用試験の倍率が上がっている。
The competition rate for public school teacher recruitment exams is rising.
高校受験で公立学校を志望する生徒が増えた。
More students are applying to public high schools in entrance exams.