School zone
The geographic area assigned to a public school; students living there are usually guaranteed a place. Also called an attendance zone.
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- Policy and law
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- Catchment area All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The geographical area from which a school gives priority to applicants in its admissions criteria. US: school attendance zone.
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