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Canterbury School Earns A+ in 2027 Niche Rankings, Climbs 313 Spots Nationally

Named No. 1 private high school in Allen County and the Fort Wayne area

Canterbury School has earned an A+ overall grade in the 2027 Niche Rankings and ranks No. 696 nationally, up 313 spots from last year. That ranking places Canterbury in the 98.8th percentile of schools nationwide. It is also Canterbury's eighth consecutive A+ from Niche.  

Canterbury was named the No. 1 private high school in both Allen County and the Fort Wayne area, as well as the No. 1 private K-12 school in the Fort Wayne area. It also ranked No. 3 among private K-12 schools in Indiana.

Rankings

  • No. 1 Best Private High Schools in Allen County
  • No. 1 Best Private High Schools in Fort Wayne Area
  • No. 1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Fort Wayne Area
  • No. 1 Best High Schools for STEM in Fort Wayne Area
  • No. 3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Indiana
  • No. 5 Best Private High Schools in Indiana

Report Card Grades

  • Overall Niche Grade: A+
  • Academics: A+
  • College Prep: A+
  • Clubs & Activities: A
  • Resources & Facilities: A
  • Teachers: A-
  • Diversity: A-
  • Sports: A-

Canterbury improved in four categories this year and earned an A- or higher in every category.

"These rankings reflect what I see every day: a community that holds high expectations and works side-by-side to meet them," said Marie Leary, Canterbury's Head of School. "Our faculty, staff, families and students share a commitment to excellence, and when everyone is working toward the same goal, our students thrive."

Canterbury also ranks in the 99.9th percentile nationally for college enrollment and the 88th percentile for Top Popular Colleges Score.

"Our college placements speak for themselves, but they aren't the whole story," said Leary. "What these rankings reflect is the full Canterbury experience. Our graduates are prepared to thrive in college and beyond, and they leave here as people of character. That is intentional, and it's what we're proudest of."

Niche calculates its grades and rankings from public data sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, along with data reported by schools and reviews from students and parents. Grades range from A+ to D- and reflect how each school compares with others in the same ranking. Niche updates its rankings every year.