primary school and elementary school are the same the only difference is that ( Elementary school ) is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America. ( Primary school ) is the preferred term in the United Kingdom, India, Ireland, Pakistan, Australia, Latin America, South Africa and New Zealand and in most publications of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ................ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_school

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Angela is correct.