How the money fits
On October 12, 2026 we found Keystone Christian Schools in the Texas Comptroller's list of TEFA participating schools, which means an Education Freedom Account can pay tuition here. The 2026-27 award is $10,474 per student, sent to the school through Odyssey in three installments: a quarter on July 1, another quarter on October 1 and the final half on February 1. Participation requires accreditation from TEA or a TEPSAC-recognized accreditor, at least two years in operation, and a norm-referenced test each year for students in grades 3 through 12.
This school tells the state it offers special-education services or focuses on learning differences. A TEFA student whose IEP is on file with TEA brings a larger account: for a Canutillo ISD resident, roughly $15,912 to $17,008 for the IEP settings used on regular campuses, never more than $30,000.
This school enrolls pre-K students too. The full TEFA award covers a 3- or 4-year-old who meets a state pre-K criterion, and in El Paso the most common are limited English proficiency, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility and a parent on active duty. Kindergarten carries no extra criteria, so a funded child can usually stay on.
Ask about church-member, pastor-family and sibling rates. The state's tuition guidelines require a participating school to keep offering those to TEFA families, and a school run by a congregation may be eligible for the Edu Fund partner scholarship, open at any income.
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“At Keystone Christian School, we believe education is more than academics—it’s about shaping hearts, minds, and character. As a distinctly Christian school, we partner closely with parents to disciple, teach, and train the next generation of world changers in a safe, nurturing environment. At Keystone Christian…”
The school's description in the TEFA finder
Programs reported to the state
Discounts reported to TEFA: Scholarships Available.
What to ask the school
- Do you take TEFA, and how do you hold a seat for a family whose award comes late?
- What does my child's grade cost in tuition and required fees, and which of those fees can be billed to the account?
- Do you offer parish, church-member, military or sibling rates, and what aid is available for any balance?
- Can you bill on the state's schedule of 25% in July, 25% in October and 50% in February, or do you need a deposit from us first?
- Which IEP settings and needs do you have room for, and do you bill on-campus therapy as a school fee?
- Are you an approved TEFA pre-K provider, and do you take child care assistance for after-care?
- Which dual-credit partners do you use, and can those course fees come from the account?
Nearby schools with their own pages
- St. Mark's School: Christian School, grades PK-8, 2.7 mi
- St. Matthew Catholic School: Catholic School, grades PK-8, 3.3 mi · TEFA
- Western Hills Academy: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-6, 4.2 mi · TEFA
- Mountain West Montessori: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-8, 4.4 mi · TEFA
- El Paso Bridges Academy: Independent & Secular School, grades 1-9, 5.0 mi · TEFA
- NHHSA West: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-12, 5.3 mi · TEFA
IEP funding for nearby districts
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo ISD | 109 | $11,423 | $17,008 | $15,912 | $26,144 |
| El Paso ISD | 862 | $11,378 | $16,714 | $15,645 | $25,395 |
| Anthony ISD | under 30 | $11,965 | $19,998 | $19,633 | $30,000 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All El Paso-area districts →
We list 6 K-12 private schools in Upper Valley, Canutillo & Anthony, and 5 of them were in the TEFA finder.