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Mcrae Learning Center

2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
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

School Overview

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
Mcrae Learning Center Student 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)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,563 for elementary schools and $11,622 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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