Welcome
Our Mission
The mission of Canterbury School is to maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion, and meaning.

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Admissions
100 Percent Acceptance to College
Commitment to a college preparatory education is integral to Canterbury faculty and to the students who attend school. 100 percent of our seniors graduate and are accepted to college.

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Academics
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Canterbury School strives to provide a college preparatory curriculum that balances a challenging academic program with opportunities for creativity, curiosity and critical thinking to flourish.

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Arts
All Inclusive Arts
From age 2 through Grade 12, Canterbury students have every opportunity to experience the arts in a variety of ways. From vocal and instrumental music to drama and dance to visual art and photography, fine arts courses are an important part of the school curriculum.

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Athletics
Every Student Makes the Team
At Canterbury, every student makes the team. The interscholastic sports program encourages individual participation and achievement by giving every student an opportunity to learn and play sports competitively. This policy of inclusion is at the core of Canterbury athletics.

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Support
A Community of Philanthropy
As an independent school, we design our own programs and curriculum and operate without reliance on local, state or federal taxes. Canterbury School relies on tuition income, Canterbury Fund contributions, endowment income and other fundraising activities to support our thriving college preparatory environment.

Outdoor Classroom

The Outdoor Classroom is an important part of the Early Childhood curriculum because children learn by interacting with their environment and nature.

The element of play, exploration and natural discovery of the physical world around them is important. Together, teachers and students gather in the gazebo or treehouse in Lili’s Garden and learn about nature, seasons, animals, plants and trees. Lili’s Garden is designed with a child in mind. There are perennial, wildflower, herb, lily, above- and below-ground vegetable, butterfly and five sense sections in the garden.

The Conservatory and raised garden beds provide fertile ground for horticultural education, as well as a venue for science exploration. Field studies are conducted at nature centers in the community. In addition, there are two nature trails at the High School campus, which each class enjoys discovering several times throughout the year.