JOHNSON

Johnson is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nahant school district, located in Nahant, MA with about 147 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Johnson has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Johnson School, located at 290 Castle Road in Nahant, Massachusetts, is a small, community-focused public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As the only elementary school in the town of Nahant, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment that leverages its unique coastal setting. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty, staff, and families collaborate closely to support student development in both academic and social-emotional areas.

Academically, the Johnson School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a love for learning. Its location near the Atlantic Ocean offers students distinctive opportunities for hands-on, place-based science and environmental education. By maintaining small class sizes, the school aims to provide individualized attention, ensuring that students receive the support needed to succeed in a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive educational environment.

For more information, contact Johnson at (781) 581-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.