"Public school" is a term used to describe government-funded educational facilities that are open to all children in a particular area, typically without charge. However, depending on the region or country, it may have different names or synonyms that refer to a school which is publicly-funded and accessible to the general public. Some of these synonyms may include "state school," "government school," "municipal school," "local school," or "free school." These variations may reflect not only geographical differences but also cultural and historical factors. Nonetheless, regardless of the term used, the main purpose of these schools remains to provide students with a free, compulsory, and quality education that prepares them for their future endeavors.