School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Miss Selmas Schools was founded by Selma Ratley in 1956.
- It is one of the first private school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- The philosophy of Miss Selmas is simply, every child can succeed.
- We believe that high-quality, early childhood education, fostered by loving enthusiastic attitudes will promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Miss Selmas school provides a comprehensive educational program and each teachers goal is to make learning an exciting, rewarding experience.
- Miss Selmas Schools was founded by Selma Ratley in 1956.
- It is one of the first private school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- The philosophy of Miss Selmas is simply, every child can succeed.
- We believe that high-quality, early childhood education, fostered by loving enthusiastic attitudes will promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Miss Selmas school provides a comprehensive educational program and each teachers goal is to make learning an exciting, rewarding experience.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Miss Selma's Schools?
The application deadline for Miss Selma's Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Miss Selma's Schools located?
Miss Selma's Schools is located in the Leawood neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other private schools located in Leawood.
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