Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Opportunities School
About the School
- Opportunities School in Reading, PA serves 11 students in grades 3 through 8 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 3 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
- Opportunities School is among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity, with 88.9% of students representing students of color.
- This co–ed program offers specialized educational services and is affiliated with associations for exceptional children and special emphasis groups in the Reading area.
- Located in a small city community, Opportunities School provides a focused environment for students requiring special education support from upper elementary to middle school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Opportunities School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Opportunities School?
The application deadline for Opportunities School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Opportunities School is Berks Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Story (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alvernia Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Distance: 0.6 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: 1-7 | 33 students
Special Education School
1300 New Holland Rd Ste 101
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
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: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Distance: 0.6 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: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Mennonite
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Special Education School
1245 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 750-8350
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 33 students
Special Education School
1300 New Holland Rd Ste 101
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
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: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Catholic
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Distance: 1.4 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: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Catholic
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Distance: 0.4 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: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Distance: 1.4 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: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Catholic
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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
9330.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
9330.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
9330.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
9330.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
9330.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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