New Story

New Story is an all–boys special education school in Mountville, PA, serving grades K–12 in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1997, the school enrolls 111 students with a student–teacher ratio of 28:1, supported by 4 teachers.
The nonsectarian private school has a high percentage of students of color at 97%, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
New Story offers education in a large suburban community near Lancaster, providing a specialized learning environment for boys across all K–12 grades.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 111 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
New Story Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,655 for elementary schools and $14,782 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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