Public schools in Selma, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Selma, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,911
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Selma public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Selma, CA: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,911 students, an average of 493 per school. The largest campus is Selma High (1,721 students), and the largest elementary school is Andrew Jackson Elementary (640).
Every listed school belongs to Selma Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 92% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Selma
Elementary schools in Selma
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 640 | 23.7:1 | |
| Eric White Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 630 | 23.8:1 | |
| Indianola Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 420 | 23:1 | |
| James Garfield Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 229 | 21.7:1 | |
| Terry Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 224 | 24.6:1 | |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 634 | 27:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Selma Unified | KG–06 | 335 | 20.8:1 |
Middle schools in Selma
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Middle Selma Unified | 07–08 | 892 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in Selma
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland High (Continuation) Selma Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 105 | 15.3:1 | |
| Selma High Selma Unified | 09–12 | 1,721 | 19.5:1 | |
| Selma Independent Selma Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 72 | 17.8:1 | |
| STRIVE Academy Selma Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 9 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic91.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Selma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,911 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Selma
How many public schools are in Selma, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Selma: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 5,911 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Selma?
All listed public schools with an address in Selma belong to Selma Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Selma?
Selma High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Selma, with 1,721 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Selma?
No school with an address in Selma is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Selma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Selma public schools is 21.3:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Selma guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities