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Welcome to Keystone Academy - Elevating Education, Building Character™

Keystone Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Belleville serving students in grades Y5-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from young 5s through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.

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Get Ready! Enrollment Updates Coming by March 5

New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Thursday, March 5.

Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.

Interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year? Apply here today!

Our Academic Success by the Numbers

16 Years

Student Responsibility

Keystone Academy has outperformed the local district for the past 16 years.

#1

Top-Ranked Performance

We are ranked the top school in the area based on academic performance.

91 Percent

Moral Focus™ Impact

91% of Keystone Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.

Meet Your Principal

"I love that the surroundings of Keystone give a message to all who enter that academic achievement and moral focus are valued. In addition, I am proud to be a part of Keystone's’s school-wide climate of high expectations with supportive, active family involvement, dedicated teachers, and committed students."

- Jorvonna Drain, Principal at Keystone

Why Families Trust Keystone Academy

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Academic Excellence

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Moral Focus™

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Student Responsibility

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Parent Partnership

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Structured Setting

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NHA Schools: From Young 5s to Graduation

Give your child the advantage of a full Y5-12 experience with Keystone Academy and Arbor Preparatory High School.

At Keystone, students thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth and character development. When it’s time for high school, Arbor Prep continues that momentum—offering rigorous, college-prep academics and personalized guidance to prepare students for what’s next.

Learn About Our Pathway to High School

At a Glance

Y5-8

Grades

729

Number of Students

2003

Year Opened

Keystone Parent

My children thrive at Keystone. I would never send them to any other school, this is where they are happy and want to be. It's the best decision I've ever made as a parent.

More Information

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Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, Moral Focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.

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