Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $74,300
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,850
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Canterbury School
About the School
- 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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $74,300
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,850
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
2026 School Data
Canterbury School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1915
1907
Campus Size
150 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Spirituality, and Self-Reliance
Student Body
Enrollment
332 students
319 students
% Students of Color
15%
27%
% International Students
15%
21%
% Students Boarding
70%
65%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1100 - 1380
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal on Tuesdays; classic casual the rest of the week (no jeans, sweatpants, etc.)
Formal on Tuesdays; classic casual the rest of the week (no jeans, sweatpants, etc.)
Casual
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
# of AP Courses Offered
20
18
Courses
BiologyCalculus AB
ChemistryEnglish Language and Composition
English Literature and CompositionEuropean History
French Language and CultureLatin
MacroeconomicsPhysics 1
Physics C: Electricity and MagnetismPsychology
Spanish Language and CultureStatistics
Studio Art: 2-D DesignStudio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: DrawingUnited States Government and Politics
United States HistoryWorld History
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$44.2 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$74,300
$71,420
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$54,850
$40,000
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
$25,000
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Jake Dellorco
Associate Director of Admissions
Susie Horan
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
17
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
18
23
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
College Matriculation
Year: 2020 - 2024
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Boston College
12
Bentley University
11
Boston University
9
Fairfield University
9
Providence College
9
Fordham University
8
New York University
8
Southern Methodist University
8
Trinity College
8
University of California, Los Angeles
8
School Notes
- Founded in 1915 on a hilltop in New Milford, CT, Canterbury School blends academic excellence with nurturing intellectually curious, values-centered, and well-rounded students. We are a co-educational school for grades 9-12, situated on a secure, picturesque campus just 1.5 hours from NYC. Our inclusive, interfaith community, guided by Catholic heritage, fosters empathetic, ethically grounded individuals who value diversity and strive to create a just and compassionate world.
- With 330+ students, Canterbury offers a personalized and enriching experience for both day and boarding students. Our rigorous college preparatory curriculum, diverse extracurricular activities, and vibrant community life promote personal growth, discovery, and the development of lifelong skills. Our dedicated faculty guide and champion students' individual journeys and ambitions. At Canterbury, you receive a transformative education that prepares you for college and a fulfilling, impactful life beyond.
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- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jack Arute '68 - ESPN sports announcer
- William Randolph Hearst III '67 - venture capitalist and trustee of Hearst Trust
- Sargent Shriver '34 - diplomat, Peace Corps organizer, Vice-presidential candidate
- John Hemingway '79 - author (grandson of Ernest)
- Cofer Black '68 - former Assistant Secretary of State for counter-terrorism
- James B. Lee '71 - vice-chairman J.P. Morgan Chase
- Peter Kiernan '71 - partner Goldman Sachs, author
- Tom Gerety '64 - educator, NYU professor, former president Trinity College and Amherst College
- Mike Dunham '91 - NHL goaltender
- Dominick Dunne '44 - writer, producer, TV personality
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Canterbury School cost?
Canterbury School's tuition is approximately $74,300 for boarding students and $54,850 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from Canterbury School?
Canterbury School famous alumni include: Jack Arute '68, William Randolph Hearst III '67, Sargent Shriver '34, John Hemingway '79, Cofer Black '68, James B. Lee '71, Peter Kiernan '71, Tom Gerety '64, Mike Dunham '91 and Dominick Dunne '44.
What sports does Canterbury School offer?
Canterbury School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Canterbury School?
The application deadline for Canterbury School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Description
Great school, required to play a sport for all 3 seasons which kept you buys. Teaching was great with small class sizes. More attention from the teachers. . .
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- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $74,300
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,850
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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