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BASIS San Antonio Primary Jack Lewis Jr. & BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr.

BASIS San Antonio Primary Jack Lewis Jr. and BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr. are tuition-free public charter schools serving grades K–9 for the 2025–26 school year. Our upper school is expanding by one grade level each year, so your child will receive a full K–12 education. With our accelerated curriculum, robust student support system, and variety of enriching extracurriculars, we empower students to achieve at globally competitive levels. 

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What Makes Us Special

BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr. is committed to providing students with a world-class education. Our experienced and caring teachers create positive environments where students are excited to learn. After school, students can take their learning a step further with our wide range of student clubs and team sports. Our state-of-the-art campus is equipped with two gyms, two standalone science labs, and an art kiln. 

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3303 N. Ellison Dr. 

San Antonio, TX 78251 

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Mon – Thurs, 9 a.m – 3 p.m.

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Leadership

JoyLynn Nesbitt

Head of School

Jennifer Meredith

Head of Operations

Current Parents

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School FAQs

Learn more about our campus by reviewing our most commonly-asked questions.

BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr. extracurriculars change year to year based on student interest. Some of our most recent offerings include Dance Club, Drama Club, Book Club, Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Cross Country, and Pickleball. 

At BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr., our after-school program (Late Bird) fees are $250/month. Financial aid is available for qualifying families.

A typical class size at BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr. is about 28–32 students. We have two teachers in the classroom from grades K–3, which reduces our student-teacher ratio.

BASIS San Antonio Jack Lewis Jr. students study Mandarin from kindergarten to grade 3. Beginning in grade 8, students may choose from Mandarin and Spanish.

Personal devices (including cell phones, smart watches, and computers) are not allowed in school. Students should leave their devices at home or keep them turned off and stored in their lockers or cubby.

Because cubbies are not a secure storage space, it is not advised that students store their valuables here. Please note that the school is not liable for lost or stolen devices.