Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
New Story School
About the School
- New Story schools are more than places where your child goes for the day to learn C our schools serve as an extension of your family.
- We go the extra mile and do what is necessary to make sure your childs needs are met and that they have the necessary supports in place C to grow, learn and achieve their goals.
- We are dedicated to ensuring that your child has an opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.
- One way we do this is by treating your childs behavior first, so they can focus on learning new skills and creating their own new stories for the present and the future.
- The best story that a child can write is one that includes returning to their home school, giving them the opportunity to write additional stories of growth and success.
- We believe no two children are alike, so we teach the way your child learns C and our curriculum reflects this approach.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 57 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
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- William L. Heward - Professor emeritus - The Ohio State University -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from New Story School?
New Story School famous alumni include: William L. Heward - Professor emeritus - The Ohio State University.
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).
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The nearest high school to New Story School is Chor Day Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Grade School (0.7 miles away)
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1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
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233 Spring St
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(610) 375-1882
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
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Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
564 Glasgow St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(484) 524-0031
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
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564 Glasgow St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(484) 524-0031
Distance: 22.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
212 E Main St
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(717) 626-8512
Distance: 30.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Distance: 41.4 mi
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111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
564 Glasgow St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(484) 524-0031
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 30.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Distance: 41.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
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865 Berkshire Blvd.
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 376-6152
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
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1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
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2250 Ridgewood Rd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 320-9995
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
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1245 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 750-8350
Distance: 2.5 mi
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Mennonite
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Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
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701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Catholic
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
865 Berkshire Blvd.
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 376-6152
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Daycare / Preschool
2250 Ridgewood Rd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 320-9995
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
555 Warwick Dr
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
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(717) 569-4291
Lancaster, PA 17601
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(717) 392-6797
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(717) 392-6797
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(717) 569-4239
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(717) 560-3097
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
9333.9 miles
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