Johnston Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Clayton serving students in grades K-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 kindergarten 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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Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Year! Join us at Johnston Charter Academy for an opportunity to learn more about what National Heritage Academies has to offer your child. This family event is an excellent opportunity to hear from school leadership, ask questions, explore our school, and learn more about our commitment to academic excellence, Moral Focus programming, and the extracurricular activities offered at our school. Doors open at 4:45pm and the presentation will begin at 5:00pm. This event is open to all incoming, new, and interested families. We hope you can join us!
We know great families like yours make our community strong! That's why we're excited to introduce NHA Family Refer & Earn.
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Tuesday, March 3.
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!
Johnston has outperformed the local district for the past 5 years.
Johnston Charter Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network. NHA Operates 103 tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.
3 out of 4 Johnston Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"I am excited to be a part of the Johnston learning community as we focus on sustaining an equitable learning space where personalized instruction and student voice is prioritized."
- Jamila Bowser, Principal at Johnston
Johnston Parent
Johnston provides a sense of family and community. I appreciate the time and effort they put into making the school a safe, fun, and enjoyable educational experience for my child.
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