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Guidance Preparatory Academy vs. Selwyn School

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School Overview

School
Guidance Preparatory Academy
64 Mcmakin Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
Preschool
Selwyn School Photo - Our Pre-K through Kindergarten Program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, a belief that children learn best from three different educators: their parents, their school teachers, and their environment.
Selwyn School
(2)
2270 Copper Canyon Road
Argyle, TX 76226
Combined school
Top Rankings
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Selwyn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

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Extracurriculars
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date
Overview
Located in Argyle, TX, Guidance Preparatory Academy is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving grades PK through K in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 168 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 168:1.
Guidance Preparatory Academy offers care and educational programs focused on early childhood development for preschool and kindergarten–aged children.
As a small–scale private day care and early learning program, it provides services within a rural area near other private schools in Argyle and neighboring communities.
We are a private, Independent School located in Argyle, Texas.
Our nurturing environment supports students from preschool through high school, offering a rigorous academic curriculum enriched with a focus on character development, leadership skills, and creative expression.
With a steadfast commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention, we cultivate a supportive community that prioritizes each student's holistic growth.
School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
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Religious Affiliation
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Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
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1957
County
Denton, TX
Denton, TX

Students Body

Total Students
168 students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
36%
Students by Grade

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
155
29
Kindergarten Students
13
17
Grade 1 Students
-
7
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
9
Grade 4 Students
-
13
Grade 5 Students
-
9
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
7
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Grade 10 Students
-
5
Grade 11 Students
-
2
Grade 12 Students
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11

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Average Class Size
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8
Number of AP Classes
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6
Student-Teacher Ratio
168:1
5:1
List of Courses Offered
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Courses Link
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Matriculation Link
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Uniform: khaki or navy bottoms, red, navy or white polo)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$28,890
Tuition Notes
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Pre-K $15,110 Kindergarten $19,800 Grades 1-2 $20,680 Grades 3 - 4 $23,370 Middle School Grades 5 - 8 $24,810 Upper School Grades 9 - 12 $28,890 Fine Arts Academy 9-12 $35,140
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Acceptance Rate
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98%
Admissions Director
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Jessica Brown

Sports

Total Sports Offered
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5
Sports
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ArcheryBasketball
E-sportsTrack and Field
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCrochet
Dungeons and Dragons ClubNational Honor Society
National Junior Honor SocietyPiano Club
Student Council


Arts and Music Programs:
DramaJazz Band
MusicRock Band
Visual Arts


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Run ClubTae Kwon Do

 
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