Located in Selma, AL, Mcrae Learning Center serves 82 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through second grade in a nonsectarian, town鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1978, this co鈥揺d alternative school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1 with four teachers on staff.
The school enrolls a diverse student body with 100% of students representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity.
Mcrae Learning Center provides early childhood education in a small community environment, featuring programs from pre鈥搆indergarten to grade 2.
As a town鈥揵ased private school, Mcrae Learning Center offers educational options distinct from nearby Selma schools with varied grade spans and student鈥搕eacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mcrae Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 鈥淭he question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.鈥
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mcrae Learning Center?
The application deadline for Mcrae Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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