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New Story

1245 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602

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Tel: (610) 750-8350

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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)

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New Story 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

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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)

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