Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
New Story School
About the School
- New Story School in Berwick, PA serves 213 students in grades K–12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a small city community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 33 teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
- Founded in 1997, New Story School provides formal dress code policies for its student body.
- Approximately 21% of enrolled students represent diverse racial backgrounds.
- New Story School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
New Story School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Not directly charged to parents, varies based on district agreements
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Story School's ranking?
New Story School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for New Story School?
The application deadline for New Story School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Story School is Bloomsburg Christian School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family Consolidated School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students
Catholic
728 Washington St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-2021
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3300 Ridge Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7661
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
98 W County Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 788-5965
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
362 Hunlock-harveyville Rd
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
(570) 256-3378
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3300 Ridge Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7661
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
362 Hunlock-harveyville Rd
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
(570) 256-3378
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
40 W Hemlock St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-1111
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students
Catholic
728 Washington St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-2021
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3300 Ridge Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7661
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
362 Hunlock-harveyville Rd
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
(570) 256-3378
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students
Catholic
728 Washington St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-2021
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3300 Ridge Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7661
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
98 W County Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 788-5965
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shamokin Area Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
9391.1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Shamokin Area Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
9391.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Northumberland County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
9391.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Shamokin Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
9391.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Shamokin Area Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
9391.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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