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Selwyn College Preparatory School

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The Selwyn College Preparatory School is a school in Denton, Texas. On January 21, 2012 the school's main building along with the kindergarten-5th grade classroom building burnt to the ground.Selwyn will relocate to Argyle, Texas.

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Selwyn College Preparatory School
West University Drive, Denton

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