Located in Selma, AL, Mcrae Learning Center enrolls 82 students from preschool through second grade in a nonsectarian, town鈥揵ased environment.
The school was founded in 1978 and offers co鈥揺d alternative education programs with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Mcrae Learning Center has a majority Black student population, reflecting local diversity, and ranks in the top 20% of Alabama private schools for student diversity.
The school serves early learning through second grade with 100% of students identified as students of color.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
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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