One semester, tuition-free. 36 spaces for new students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, starting in January. Applications close December 4. See the semester or call 940-382-6771.

Prepare your child to flourish in a changing world

We Are Selwyn School

We are a private, independent school located in Denton, 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.

The Selwyn Difference

We know that today’s learners face complex and constantly changing challenges. Selwyn School’s mission revolves around this broader set of skills, which is why we offer an experiential, individualized, and student-centered learning environment for all our students that encourages independent thinking and persistent attention to evolving, proven educational practices and philosophies.

Academics

Problem Solving

Community Building

Leadership Development

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION.

STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING.

Discover the Selwyn Difference: Nurturing Innovative Global Citizens

Experience an Intentionally Small School Where Empathy, Autonomy, and Innovation Prepare Your Child for the World

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate global citizens who embrace complex challenges with empathetic and innovative thinking that advances the human condition.

Academics

Student Life

Community Service

Outdoor Education

Fine Arts Academy

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Upcoming Events

11 November 2026
18 November 2026
19 November 2026
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Selwyn News

How to Help Your Child Adjust to Independent School: A Parent's Guide. A teacher reads a picture book aloud to a small group of young children gathered on a colorful rug near large windows.

How to Help Your Child Adjust to Independent School: A Parent’s Guide

Help your child adjust to independent school with practical tips from Selwyn School. Learn what to do before the first day and during the settling ...
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How to Choose the Right Independent School: A Parent's Practical Guide. A large group of young students hold hands in a line on a sunlit green field under a wide blue sky framed by tree branches.

How to Choose the Right Independent School: A Parent’s Practical Guide

Parent's guide to choosing an independent school in Texas. Compare independent vs public schools and find the right educational fit for your child and family.
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Selwyn’s Tuition-Free Semester Is in the News: What Families Should Know

Selwyn's tuition-free spring 2027 semester for 36 new students made AP News and Texas TV. Who can apply, what is covered and the December 4 ...
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Discover Selwyn

Interested in learning more about Selwyn? Join us for an Admissions Chat on Saturday, February 21st at 10AM.

Delayed Start -Thursday, January 29th

Classes resume starting at 10am. Students can be dropped off as early as 9:30am.

School Closed - Wednesday, January 28th

School will be closed Wednesday, January 28th and we will continue to monitor the weather conditions for Thursday.