Home > Pennsylvania > Berks County > Reading

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 (2025-26)

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

Top Rankings

Chor Day Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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.: 13:1

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

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Chor Day Academy?

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

When is the application deadline for Chor Day Academy?

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

School Reviews

Endorse Chor Day Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

December 10, 2025

When to Apply to Private School, Admissions Deadlines for January and Fall

Learn when to apply to private school with clear guidance on admissions timelines, deadlines, and January and fall intake options.

December 10, 2025

Sliding-Scale & Income-Based Tuition Models for Private Schools

Learn how sliding-scale and income-based tuition models work and whether they are right for your family. Compare costs, eligibility, and school options.

December 02, 2025

2025 Private School Costs in the U.S.: What Families Should Expect

Updated 2025 U.S. private school tuition averages, cost breakdowns, and expert insights to help parents and students budget wisely.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

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

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password: