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New Story Schools

Special education school · Grades K–12

Reading, PA

1245 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest special education school in Reading
  • Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2019–20

In Reading, Pennsylvania, New Story Schools is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 105 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6 hours, 181 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
105
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 99 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
181 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    63’19–2061’21–22105’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K3
    16
    23
    34
    44
    511
    69
    75
    817
    97
    1019
    1111
    126

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino74%
    Black16%
    White10%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Story Schools whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about New Story Schools

    What grades does New Story Schools serve?

    New Story Schools serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend New Story Schools?

    About 105 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Story Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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