Located in Reading, PA, New Story is a co–ed, nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a city community.
The school has an enrollment of 63 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 8 teachers.
New Story has a diverse student body with 77.78% of students identifying as students of color, ranking in the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
New Story serves families seeking special education programming within the Reading city area, providing a small–school environment focused on grades 1–12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
New Story ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to New Story is Fairview Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Marys School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Fairview Christian School
(Mennonite)
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Tuition listed
St. Catharine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alvernia Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fairview Christian School
(Mennonite)
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
Chor Day Academy
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Berks Catholic High School
(Catholic)
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Story School
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
2.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Fairview Christian School
(Mennonite)
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Tuition listed
St. Catharine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chor Day Academy
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
St. Catharine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
Metairie, LA 70005
(610) 779-5810
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alvernia Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
St. Margaret School
(Catholic)
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
9331.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
9331.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
9332 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
9332.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
9332.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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