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Opportunities School

700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2 Reading, PA 19607

Tel: (610) 898-9110

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-8
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Opportunities School in Reading, PA serves 11 students in grades 3 through 8 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 3 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
Opportunities School is among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity, with 88.9% of students representing students of color.
This co–ed program offers specialized educational services and is affiliated with associations for exceptional children and special emphasis groups in the Reading area.
Located in a small city community, Opportunities School provides a focused environment for students requiring special education support from upper elementary to middle school.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-8
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Opportunities School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Opportunities School
3	1
4	1
5	3
6	1
7	1
8	4

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Student Body

Total Students

11 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

89%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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When is the application deadline for Opportunities School?

The application deadline for Opportunities School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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