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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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(501) 225-6629
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
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(501) 225-2535
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(501) 225-2535
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(501) 225-6183
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-6183
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Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
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(501) 228-5730
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
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All-boys (Catholic)
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Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3939
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3939
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Little Rock Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8708 Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-6183
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-6183
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
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All-boys (Catholic)
6300 Father Tribou St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3939
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3939
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Tuition listed
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Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-8006
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-8006
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Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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(501) 225-2428
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
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1 Windsong Dr.
Maumelle, AR 72113
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(501) 758-3160
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Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
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Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
8708 Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-6183
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-6183
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
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Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students
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Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
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Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
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(501) 225-6629
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Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 225-2535
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 225-2535
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(501) 225-6183
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-6183
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
2 Van Cir Ste 6
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
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Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
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(501) 663-5212
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Gr: NS-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Rank:
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(501) 447-5000
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
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Williams Magnet Elementary School
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Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
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(501) 447-5500
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(501) 447-3900
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(501) 447-2700
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