Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Canterbury School
About the School
- At Canterbury School, We exist to provide quality education that prepares students for tomorrow through a strong academic foundation, solid character development, and a safe, positive environment for learning.
- We believe in a school where an emphasis on good study skills makes individuals successful.
- We prepare students academically by providing organizational and time management skills and We also believe in a school where we develop an individual's academic potential.
- Students are encouraged to always strive for excellence.
- Canterbury School brings together exceptionally creative, inquiring minds from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout Contra Costa County and beyond.
- We seek to create a nurturing and challenging environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth for highly motivated students from Kindergarten through the eighth grade.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Canterbury School?
The application deadline for Canterbury School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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