Canterbury School

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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Admissions
We're excited to meet you!
We're excited to meet you and introduce you to the vibrant community of students, expert faculty, and opportunities found at Canterbury School! Canterbury is built on strong connections, personalized learning, and a commitment to each student's growth. Whether you're just beginning to explore Canterbury or already considering becoming part of the community, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Welcome!

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Academics
Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
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.
Events

Alumni News and Notes

Fred Vonderlage ‘96 currently lives outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after relocating from Seattle in 2015. He currently works as a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Western Governors University covering Western Pennsylvania bringing affordable, flexible education to individuals and businesses. He resides with his partner and her teenage child and dog. In his spare time, Fred enjoys working out, hiking and exploring new places.

BJ Hollars ‘03 and Angel Teders ‘22 recently collaborated in the inaugural year of the Midwest Artist Academy. Hollars founded the Academy and Angel participated in the theatre course on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus.

Ford McAlexander ‘06 and his wife, Ellie, moved back to Indiana with their two kids, Rachael (5) and Gavin (3). McAlexander is on Lucas Oil's strategy and research team using a mix of his business and analytics background to help the company find new ways to provide problem solving products for everyone.

Patrick Hackler ‘07 lives in Chicago with his wife, Allegra, and their cat, Walter. They were married in a small outdoor ceremony along Lake Michigan last fall. Patrick completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Northwestern University and is currently finishing his fellowship year there in Musculoskeletal Radiology.

Alex Yahanda ‘10 recently graduated medical school and started work as a Neurosurgery resident at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.