Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Story
About the School
- New Story in Reading, PA is a co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 7 in a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1997, the school enrolls 33 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- The student body includes 57% students of color, ranking New Story among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
- New Story operates as a nonsectarian school without religious or membership affiliations.
- The school is located near several other private schools in Reading, providing families with diverse educational options within a suburban locale.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
New Story ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
'Writing New Stories of Success in Special Education'
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$0 per year (district funded)
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Story?
The application deadline for New Story is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to New Story is Reading Sda Junior Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Opportunities School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Graffius Tiny Treasures (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Special Education School
700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-9110
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Mennonite
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Special Education School
1245 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 750-8350
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Special Education School
700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-9110
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Catholic
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
440 Holland Street
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-7392
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
440 Holland Street
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-7392
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
9329.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
9330 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S. West End Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
9330.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
9330.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W Walnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
9330.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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