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Opportunities School

Special education school · Grades 2–8

Reading, PA

700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2, Reading, PA 19607

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Reading
  • Serving families in Reading since at least 2011

Opportunities School is a special education school in Reading, Pennsylvania, for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. It has about 20 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–8
Students
20
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 11 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    33’11–1218’13–1419’15–1627’17–1831’19–2013’21–2220’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    22
    32
    61
    710
    85

    Student body

    White45%
    Hispanic or Latino45%
    Black10%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    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 Opportunities School

    What grades does Opportunities School serve?

    Opportunities School serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend Opportunities School?

    About 20 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Opportunities School?

    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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