Canterbury School

101 Aspetuck Avenue, New Milford, CT 06776 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (860)210-3832

"Founded in 1915 Canterbury is an independent college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. The School prides itself on creating a community based on Catholic values, where students and faculty forge lasting bonds and every student experiences a broad and challenging program in a small school setting..."

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Canterbury School
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Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1915 1906
Campus Size 150 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 360 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 17% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 70% 69%
Average SAT Score 1820 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1610 - 1920 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 11 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $20 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $46,725 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $36,225 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 44% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $17,500 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Jan. 31 Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 62% -
Acceptance Rate 34% 60%
Director of Admissions Keith R. Holton  

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 20 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Diving Equestrian
Field Hockey Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Squash
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Water Polo Wrestling

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School Notes:

  • Founded in 1915, Canterbury is an independent college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. The School prides itself on creating a community based on Catholic values, where students and faculty forge lasting bonds and every student experiences a broad and challenging program in a small school setting. The School's educational environment fosters academic rigor, athletic development, artistic enrichment and spiritual growth.
  • School accreditations: CAIS, NEACS, TABS, SSATB
  • Profile last updated: 05/10/2011

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