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.

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

A Selwyn Student Is

Selwyn School International Night 2026

Selwyn School has put together an incredible lineup of auction items this year, generously contributed by our staff, faculty, and community, all in support of the School’s Annual Fund, which helps meet our most important operating needs.

Summer Starts Here

Make this summer unforgettable!
Summer at Selwyn blends play, exploration, and learning into camps kids love and parents trust. Choose your sessions and secure your child’s spot before they sell out!

Upcoming Events

29 June 2026
04 July 2026
14 August 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
17 August 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Selwyn News

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Critical Thinking in Independent Schools: How K-12 Educators Build Future Problem-Solvers

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The Best of Both Worlds: How Selwyn’s Upper School Blends Innovation with a Legacy of Excellence

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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.