Prospective Families
Who We Are:
The Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School (LJJM) s a K-6 public charter school and includes a tuition-based Preschool in North Minneapolis with a mission to provide an excellent, equitable Montessori education to an intentionally diverse student body, with the promising vision of co-leaders Tonicia and Jamal Abdur Salaam, educational social justice leaders and anti-racist warriors.
Now Enrolling
Toddler (16 months) through 6th grade.
Join the Legacy! Ask us how we're different from the rest.
If you have questions about enrollment, please email enrollment@jjlegacy.org or call 612-302-3410.
Fast Facts
Diverse
We are one of 160 Montessori schools, nationwide, that qualifies as "high diversity" that is actively addressing equity and systempic barriers
Staff Reflect Students
We lead children in igniting curiosity and student-led learning to pursue equity and excellence, including experiences of teachers and administrators that look like them.
Changing the Narrative
Our school's powerful pedagogy offers a full educational experience that honors the whole child in order to combat white supremacy in education.
Culturally Responsive
We incorporate pedagogy that embraces the needs and the brilliance of all students, specifically Students of Color.
Enrironmental Literacy
We have curriculum focused on environmental justice and decolonization that pushes our curriculum past traditional context.
