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.

Canterbury High School Student Earns National Speech & Debate Award

Canterbury High School is proud to announce that senior Amanda Heck has been named a recipient of the prestigious Academic All American Award from the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), one of the highest honors awarded to student members nationwide.

Presented to fewer than one percent of more than 141,000 student members each year, the Academic All American Award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics, competitive speech and debate, and personal excellence. This distinction places Amanda among the top student competitors across the country.
To qualify for this honor, students must complete at least five semesters of high school, earn the degree of Superior Distinction in the NSDA Honor Society (750 or more merit points), meet rigorous GPA and/or test score criteria, and demonstrate exemplary character and leadership .

The National Speech & Debate Association commended both Heck and Canterbury’s Speech and Debate program for their dedication to excellence. Speech and debate participation helps students develop advanced communication skills, improve reading and writing abilities, strengthen critical thinking, and build confidence—preparing them for college, career, and life beyond high school.