Mcrae Learning Center (2026-27 Profile)

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Mcrae Learning Center

2601 Marie Foster St Selma, AL 36702

Tel: (334) 872-8078

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 82 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Located in Selma, AL, Mcrae Learning Center serves 82 students from preâ€“kindergarten through second grade in a nonsectarian, townâ€“based setting.
Founded in 1978, this coâ€“ed alternative school maintains a studentâ€“teacher 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 preâ€“kindergarten to grade 2.
As a townâ€“based private school, Mcrae Learning Center offers educational options distinct from nearby Selma schools with varied grade spans and studentâ€“teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 82 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Mcrae Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mcrae Learning Center
Pre-K	46
Kind	22
1	5
2	3
5	6

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Year Founded

1978

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School Motto

â€œThe question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.â€

Student Body

Total Students

82 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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