Opportunities School in Reading, PA serves 11 students in grades 3 through 8 within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased special education program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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鈥揺d 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 (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Opportunities School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Opportunities School is Berks Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Story (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alvernia Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alvernia Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
Berks Catholic High School
(Catholic)
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Story
Special Education School
1300 New Holland Rd Ste 101
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 33 students Tuition listed
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
0.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Graffius Tiny Treasures
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Berks Catholic High School
(Catholic)
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
0.6 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
0.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Fairview Christian School
(Mennonite)
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
New Story
Special Education School
1245 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 750-8350
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 750-8350
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
New Story School
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Story
Special Education School
1300 New Holland Rd Ste 101
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
Reading, PA 19607
(484) 663-5671
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 33 students Tuition listed
309 Kenhorst Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-8424
0.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Tuition listed
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alvernia Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
Graffius Tiny Treasures
Daycare / Preschool
524 High Blvd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-2789
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
The Academy For Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
525 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
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1/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
9330.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
9330.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
9330.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
9330.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
9330.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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