Welcome to Johnston
At Johnston Charter Academy we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help children apply critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems. Our moral focus program motivates children to be better people. As a result, children are prepared to tackle 21st century challenges and excel in high-school, college, and beyond.
At Johnston we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best.
Discover Our DifferenceTour Our School
Learn more about Johnston Charter Academy! Get to know our school leadership and discover all we have to offer. Questions? Contact us today!
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2021-22 Lottery
The student selection lottery for the next school year (2021-22) will be held Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m.
We will be live-streaming our lottery and interested families may view it by clicking on the link below.
We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Johnston Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in North Carolina.
Learn More About Charter SchoolsWhere Students Succeed
Johnston outperformed the local school district on the state test.

School Mission
Through a program of rigorous academics, character development, and a focus on the individual progress and needs of students, our school develops critical-thinking scholars who are well-prepared for high school, college, career, and life.

Spotlight: Johnston Art Teacher Spotlights Local Artists
Continue ReadingArtists are known for being creative and thinking outside of the box and that’s exactly how Johnston Charter Academy (JCA) art teacher, Valerie Niemann, is approaching remote learning.
Niemann recently launched “Artist Spotlight”, which entails a guest artist “visiting” the art room.
More Information
We know there are a lot of factors in deciding where your child will go to school and we want to help. Use our live chat or leave your information and we will be in touch.
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We would love to show you our world so contact us to schedule a tour. We also hold open houses where you can meet our amazing teachers. Tours will be available beginning in September.
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We can’t wait to share your child’s journey! Apply online, in person, or over the phone and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.
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In accordance with Senate Bill 704, meetings of the Board of Directors if being held remotely with simultaneous live audio and video can be viewed simultaneously via live stream. Please view the Board Meeting Notices on the Board Documents page to access the live stream link.