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 (2026)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $80,900
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $59,800
- Acceptance rate: n/a%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Canterbury School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 107 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1915
1909
Campus Size
150 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Spirituality, and Self-Reliance
Student Body
Enrollment
332 students
300 students
% Students of Color
15%
25%
% International Students
14%
20%
% Students Boarding
70%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1100 - 1380
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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
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
17
Courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$44.2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$80,900
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$59,800
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
-
Director of Admissions
Jake Dellorco
Associate Director of Admissions
Susie Horan
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
16
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Salve Regina University
15
Fairfield University
11
New York University
10
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
9
Northeastern University
9
Providence College
9
The Catholic University of America
9
Endicott College
8
Boston University
7
Rollins College
7
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 $80,900 for boarding students and $59,800 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 20 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 and Wrestling.
What is Canterbury School's ranking?
Canterbury School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid.
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 ).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
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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