Academics

NSJ's Testing Schedule for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.

The MPS district has information on Core Academics. 

Nellie Stone Johnson School offers the following:

Early Childhood Education:

• High 5 Program (pre-school)
• Full Day Kindergarten

After-School Enrichment Opportunities:

• Student Council 
• Academic Supports with classroom teachers (ALC)
• Beacons After Schools Programs

Additional Supports:

• Special Education Services
• English Language Learner Program
• Tiered Instruction and Interventions
• Advanced Learning 3-5 literacy pull out classes 
• Reading Scholar Coach support in many K-3 classrooms

Community partners:

• Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)
• YMCA Beacons
• Minnesota Reading Corp