Very Good
#311 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 36% of private schools
New Story
School
1245 PERKIOMEN AVE, Reading, PA 19602
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
T1 – 12th
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
T1 – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#311 of 873
In Reading
#4 of 9
public schools
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New Story
School in Reading · grades T1 – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Fairview Christian School
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Central MS
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About New Story
New Story is a private school in Reading, PA. New Story serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades T1-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. New Story has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 61 students, New Story is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, New Story sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New Story is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow New Story compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Reading, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New Story (this school) | 7.0 |
| Southern MS | 2.0 |
| Tenth & Penn El Sch | 3.1 |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | 2.0 |
| Central MS | 3.8 |
| Sixteenth & Haak El Sch | 3.4 |
| Thirteenth & Green El Sch | 4.3 |
| Tenth & Green El Sch | 4.1 |
| Tyson-Schoener El Sch | 3.2 |
| Reading SHS | 4.1 |
| Southwest MS | 5.4 |
| Lauers Park El Sch | 2.1 |
| Antietam MS/HS | 3.4 |
| Mt Penn Primary Ctr | 3.9 |
| Twelfth & Marion El Sch | 3.8 |
| Millmont El Sch | 4.6 |
| Northeast MS | 2.7 |
| Northwest MS | 2.1 |
| Thirteenth & Union El Sch | 2.6 |
| Riverside El Sch | 2.7 |
| Northwest El Sch | 3.3 |
Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Reading
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1245 PERKIOMEN AVE, Reading, PA 19602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Story may also want to explore other schools in the area. FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST MARGARET SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Reading, see our Reading schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Reading | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Central MS Reading | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Southern MS Reading | 0.3 mi | 2.0 |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch Reading | 0.3 mi | 2.0 |
| Tenth & Penn El Sch Reading | 0.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Sixteenth & Haak El Sch Reading | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Thirteenth & Green El Sch Reading | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Tenth & Green El Sch Reading | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Reading SHS Reading | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
| ST PETER SCHOOL Reading | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Tyson-Schoener El Sch Reading | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Southwest MS Reading | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Twelfth & Marion El Sch Reading | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Northeast MS Reading | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Lauers Park El Sch Reading | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Antietam MS/HS Reading | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Mt Penn El Sch Mount Penn | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| ST CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Reading | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Millmont El Sch Reading | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| ST MARGARET SCHOOL Reading | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,179
Median Home Value
$73,000
Median Rent
$978/mo
Population
18,001
College Educated
10.9%
Homeownership
26.8%
Avg Commute
25.7 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
33.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| 63RD ST MULTICULTURAL ACAD OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Philadelphia, PA | 7.0 |
| CHAMPION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Champion, PA | 7.0 |
| HOLY FAMILY SPECIALIZED LEARNING Pittsburgh, PA | 7.0 |
| NEW STORY New Cumberland, PA | 7.0 |
| NEW STORY SCHOOL Wyoming, PA | 7.0 |
| NEW STORY SCHOOL Harrisburg, PA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Story
What grades does New Story serve?
New Story serves students in grades T1 through 12th.
How many students attend New Story?
New Story has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Story?
The student-teacher ratio at New Story is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Story rank in PA?
New Story ranks #311 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is New Story's MySchoolScout rating?
New Story has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Story a private school?
Yes, New Story is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Story a religious school?
No, New Story is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- T1 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 85% M / 15% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berks County
- Phone
- (570) 436-0205
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