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Canterbury School

5.00 (1 review)
101 Aspetuck Avenue New Milford CT 06776
Tel: (860) 210-3832
www.cbury.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $80,900
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $59,800
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Canterbury School Photo #1 - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
Canterbury School Photo #2 - Canterbury offers its athletes the facilities they need to excel, from one of the best aquatics centers in New England to our ice rink, nine playing fields, squash courts, and rowing site on the Housatonic River.
Canterbury School Photo #3 - The theater program at Canterbury is open to all students, whether a novice or a veteran to the stage or to stagecraft. All students are encouraged to participate, either as actors, or as members of the technical crew, building the sets, costumes, and props for the fall and spring productions.
Canterbury School Photo #4 - Both boarders and day students think of Canterbury not just as a school, but a home away from home. From your first visit to campus, you sense how warm and welcoming Canterbury is. As you get to know students and teachers better, you find they are genuine, open, and down-to-earth.
Canterbury School Photo #5 - We recognize that spiritual growth is a vital part of a complete education-touching every aspect of learning and life at the School and key to the overall experience of personal growth that defines us. We prepare our students not only for success in higher learning and in life, but also to step forward as moral leaders in complex, secular world.
Canterbury School Photo #6 - Opening in fall 2020, the Steers Center is a new, 22,000-square-foot facility that expands Canterbury`s innovation and digital literacy curricula, creates a central gathering place for the entire school community, and inspires students` personal growth as moral and servant leaders in a complex world. It is an extraordinary space where all aspects of the Canterbury School mission converge.
5.00 (1 review)
Tel: (860) 210-3832
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
www.cbury.org
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Canterbury School Photo #1 - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
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Canterbury School Photo #1 - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
Canterbury School Photo #2 - Canterbury offers its athletes the facilities they need to excel, from one of the best aquatics centers in New England to our ice rink, nine playing fields, squash courts, and rowing site on the Housatonic River.
Canterbury School Photo #3 - The theater program at Canterbury is open to all students, whether a novice or a veteran to the stage or to stagecraft. All students are encouraged to participate, either as actors, or as members of the technical crew, building the sets, costumes, and props for the fall and spring productions.
Canterbury School Photo #4 - Both boarders and day students think of Canterbury not just as a school, but a home away from home. From your first visit to campus, you sense how warm and welcoming Canterbury is. As you get to know students and teachers better, you find they are genuine, open, and down-to-earth.
Canterbury School Photo #5 - We recognize that spiritual growth is a vital part of a complete education-touching every aspect of learning and life at the School and key to the overall experience of personal growth that defines us. We prepare our students not only for success in higher learning and in life, but also to step forward as moral leaders in complex, secular world.
Canterbury School Photo #6 - Opening in fall 2020, the Steers Center is a new, 22,000-square-foot facility that expands Canterbury`s innovation and digital literacy curricula, creates a central gathering place for the entire school community, and inspires students` personal growth as moral and servant leaders in a complex world. It is an extraordinary space where all aspects of the Canterbury School mission converge.
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
  • 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
High percentage of students on financial aid

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Canterbury School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1915
1909
Campus Size
150 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
View 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%
Average SAT Score
1270
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1100 - 1380
-
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
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.)
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$44.2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$80,900
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$59,800
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Jake Dellorco
Associate Director of Admissions
Susie Horan
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
16
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
DivingEquestrian
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water PoloWrestling
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
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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
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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 ).

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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): $80,900
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $59,800
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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