Faith. Learning. Service.
A School Where Faith and Learning Grow Together
Reading Junior Academy is a Pre-K through 10th-grade Seventh-day Adventist Christian school in Reading, Pennsylvania. Our students learn in a caring community where faith, curiosity, service, and personal growth belong together.
Our Mission
It is our mission to develop our students’ full potential spiritually, academically, socially, and physically; to prepare our students not only for life today, but for life eternal.
Our Story
Reading Junior Academy began operating in 1949 at the corner of Kenhorst Boulevard and Liggett Avenue. From those early days to the present, RJA has served families from across the Berks County area.
Our school community brings together students from different social, economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Together, we are committed to developing young people who can lead, serve, and positively influence others today.
Growing the Whole Child
Faith and learning shape every part of the RJA experience.
Spiritual
Christ is at the center of school life. Teachers and staff model their love for God and help students grow in faith, character, and service.
Academic
Students build knowledge, wisdom, curiosity, and the confidence to think carefully, solve problems, and continue learning.
Social
Students practice kindness, cooperation, responsibility, and service as they learn to build healthy relationships with others.
Physical
Healthy choices, movement, rest, and care for the body support students as they grow, learn, and participate fully in school life.
A Connected School Community
Students thrive when families, teachers, churches, and the school work together. RJA values strong relationships, open communication, and shared commitments that support every student.
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