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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Financial Aid
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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)
Show me:
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
(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%
(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%
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
(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%
(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%
School Reviews
Endorse New Story School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,047 for elementary schools and $19,283 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (PA):
- Blue Ribbon (53)
- All-girls (26)
- All-boys (41)
- Montessori (90)
- Daycare / Preschools (1,210)
- Summer School Programs (243)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (9)
- Special Education (171)
- Alternative (99)
- ADD/ADHD Support (193)
- Online Schools (9)
- Religiously Affiliated (1,370)
- School Membership Associations (1,155)
- Schools with famous alumni (171)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: