John Paul II Center For Special Learning

1092 Welsh Rd Reading, PA 19607
www.johnpauliicenter.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • John Paul II Center For Special Learning in Reading, PA serves 52 students in an undergraduate special education program within a suburban community setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 teaching staff supporting its co–educational Catholic program.
  • The school has a student population that is 56% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
  • The program's Catholic affiliation and specialized focus aim to support diverse learner needs in the Reading suburban area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

John Paul II Center For Special Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The application deadline for John Paul II Center For Special Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in Reading, PA is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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