The Frederick Gunn School vs. Canterbury School
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The Frederick Gunn School
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793, United States of America
Washington, CT 06793, United States of America
Top Rankings
The Frederick Gunn School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
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Offering Breadth
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Overview
The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9-12/PG located in Washington, CT.
The school's student body typically consists of students from more than 25 states and over 20 countries - nearly 80% of students live on campus.
Canterbury School blends academic excellence with nurturing intellectually curious, values-centered, and well-rounded students. The School offers you a personalized and enriching experience, and our dedicated faculty guide and champion your journey and ambitions.
At Canterbury, you receive a transformative education that prepares you for college and a fulfilling, impactful life beyond.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1850
1915
Campus Size
220 acres
150 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
350
332
% Students of Color
22%
15%
% International Students
20%
15%
% Students Boarding
77%
70%
Average SAT Score
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1270
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
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1100 - 1380
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
40
20
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
75%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$25 million
$44 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$83,000
$74,300
Tuition (Day Students)
$58,800
$54,850
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$41,000
$34,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
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Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Director of Admissions
Suzanne Day
Jake Dellorco
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Susie Horan
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
40
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
17
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
Swimming and DivingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
AHANA (Students of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent)Canterbury Business Association
Chicken Keepers ClubDigital Art and Innovation
Esports ClubGender-Sexuality Alliance
Jewish Student AssociationMental Health Committee
Model United NationsPizza and Prayer
Robotics TeamStudent Events Committee
Student Government (Form Councils)Sustainability Club
The Cantuarian (yearbook)The Carillon (literary magazine)
The Tabard (newspaper)Women of Canterbury