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Selwyn School vs. Guidance Preparatory Academy

Should you attend Selwyn School or Guidance Preparatory Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
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
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2270 Copper Canyon Road
Argyle, TX 76226
Combined school
Guidance Preparatory Academy
64 Mcmakin Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
Preschool
Top Rankings

Selwyn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

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School History
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Overview
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.
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.
School Type
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Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
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Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-K
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1957
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County
Denton, TX
Denton, TX

Students Body

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

Students by Grade

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

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

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$28,890
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Tuition Notes
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
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% on Financial Aid
20%
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Jessica Brown
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Sports

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

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
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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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