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Chor Day Academy

1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601

The Children's Home of Reading continues to provide a treatment oriented residential environment for children and teenagers, as well as community-based services.

The Children's Home is dedicated to determining the needs of children who are experiencing significant problems in life and meeting those needs in a qualitative manner.

Prevention and education as well as traditional treatment methods are emphasized.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

The Children's Home of Reading continues to provide a treatment oriented residential environment for children and teenagers, as well as community-based services. The Children's Home is dedicated to determining the needs of children who are experiencing significant problems in life and meeting those needs in a qualitative manner. Prevention and education as well as traditional treatment methods are emphasized.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jill Troutman, VP of Marketing and Advancement for The Children’s Home of Reading

Source: Verified school update

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Chor Day Academy famous alumni include: Jill Troutman, VP of Marketing and Advancement for The Children’s Home of Reading.

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The application deadline for Chor Day Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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