River Rock Academy in Reading, PA, serves 20 co–ed students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian suburban community.
Founded in 2005, this alternative school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a total of 2 teachers.
The school's student body includes 52% students of color, reflecting aspects of diversity in the Reading area.
As a suburban alternative school, River Rock Academy provides education for middle and high school students in a small enrollment setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for River Rock Academy?
The application deadline for River Rock Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to River Rock Academy is New Story School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School (2.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School
(Catholic)
2700 Saint Albans Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
Yocum Institute For Arts Education
Daycare / Preschool
3000 Penn Avenue
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 376-1576
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 376-1576
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Tuition listed
Sinking Spring KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
563 Mountain Home Rd
South Heidelberg Township, PA 19608
(951) 451-4091
South Heidelberg Township, PA 19608
(951) 451-4091
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lakin Preschool Of Reform Congregation Oheb Shaolo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
555 Warwick Dr
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
3.6 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2250 Ridgewood Rd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 320-9995
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 320-9995
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Story School
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
4.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
Berks Catholic High School
(Catholic)
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
5.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Chor Day Academy
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Kidspeace Advances Program School
Alternative School
704 Hay Rd
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School
(Catholic)
2700 Saint Albans Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
New Story School
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
4.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
440 Holland Street
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-7392
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-7392
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
5.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School
(Catholic)
2700 Saint Albans Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
Yocum Institute For Arts Education
Daycare / Preschool
3000 Penn Avenue
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 376-1576
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 376-1576
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Tuition listed
Sinking Spring KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
563 Mountain Home Rd
South Heidelberg Township, PA 19608
(951) 451-4091
South Heidelberg Township, PA 19608
(951) 451-4091
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lakin Preschool Of Reform Congregation Oheb Shaolo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
555 Warwick Dr
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
3.6 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2250 Ridgewood Rd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 320-9995
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 320-9995
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Landisville Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5607
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5607
9334.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Landisville Pri Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
9334.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Landisville Intrmd Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Mumma Drive
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
9334.4 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Hempfield Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Stanley Ave
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
9334.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
East Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Lemon St
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
9335.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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