A b o u t   K e y s t o n e

Mission

The mission of Keystone School is to offer an accelerated K – 12 curriculum to provide motivated students with a nationally recognized, well-rounded educational experience in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, ethical growth, community involvement, and responsible leadership.

Identity

Keystone School, chartered by the State of Texas as a non-profit organization, is a co-educational, independent school for grades K-12, accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Approximately 430 students attend.

Philosophy

Founded to meet the intellectual needs of academically talented children and to reward them for scholastic distinction, Keystone focuses on a core curriculum, which encourages students to pursue knowledge, develop study habits, and master skills useful to their future success. The school believes that when given the opportunity, encouragement, and means to think more deeply and comprehensively, young people will respond with enthusiasm and energy to go beyond the demands of a standard curriculum. Essential to the accomplishment of Keystone's mission are teachers skilled in fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, small classes which encourage close relationships between faculty and students both inside and outside the classroom, the ready availability of teachers and technology as resources, and a variety of activities beyond the core curriculum. Keystone strives to foster excellence, not only in its academic program, but in its extracurricular activities as well. It seeks to offer students opportunities to use and expand their skills and interests through athletics, fine arts, science fairs, academic contests, publications, field trips, and service both to the school and the community. Such activities help students develop a sense of personal accomplishments and confidence, offer opportunities for leadership and teamwork, encourage self-discipline, and develop a sense of responsibility.

Facilities

Excellent facilities enhance Keystone's enriched curriculum through the comfortable historic homes and carriage houses, three science labs, an up-to-date computer lab, an art studio, two libraries with extensive online resources, an impressive Activities Center, and a Performing Arts Center, dedicated to offering students a practical experience in theatre.

History and Location

In June of 1948, John H. Eargle ("Prof") and William B Greet, with personal funds, established Keystone School and Guidance Center. In June 1953, Keystone moved to its present location, 119 E. Craig Place, in the Monte Vista Historical District of San Antonio between McCullough, North Main, and Woodlawn Avenues. In 1954, the Upper School (grades 9-12) was opened by Edwin Eargle. Accreditation was granted by the Texas Education Agency in the summer of 1957.  Since 1990, Keystone has added 5 new buildings to the campus: West Hall (LS library, Computer Lab, and LS classrooms), the Art Studio, the Edwin Eargle Library (Grades 5-12, Computer Lab), the Activities Center, and the Performing Arts Center.