Canterbury School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 344 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Canterbury School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Canterbury School
Nursery	16
Pre-K	28
Kind	32
1	32
2	32
3	32
4	32
5	32
6	36
7	36
8	36

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Year Founded

1993

School Calendar

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Campus Size

37 acres

Student Body

Total Students

344 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

53%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

1st-4th Khaki or navy on bottom, collared shirts on top, no logos; and 5th-8th solid colored bottoms with collared, no logo shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,600

Admissions Director

Preston Fogartie

Admissions Associate

Sally King

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$12 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubLatin Club

Microeconomics ClubSTEM Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Dance ClassesDrama Club

Individual music lessonsMiddle School Spring Musical

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Outdoor Education (climbing wall, ropes course, etc.)Sports skills clinics

School Notes

Canterbury School prepares preschool - 8th grade students to be capable problem solvers, creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and respected leaders.
Our motto -- To Learn, To Love, To Serve: To Live -- reflects our belief that students learn valuable lessons for living through academics, spiritual nurture, and service to others. Our Episcopal identity provides rigorous academics and a unique inquiry-based approach to learning.
We challenge students' minds and nourish their spirits in a close-knit community where all students are known and loved.

School Motto: To Learn, To Love, To Serve: To Live

Canterbury is a co-educational Episcopal day school for students age 3 through 8th grade. It was founded in 1993 by a group of parents who wanted Greensboro to have an educational option that offered strong academics, addressed a child`s spiritual growth, and recognized that the best education occurs in an environment where students are exposed to a variety of people, perspectives, and ideas. At Canterbury School, we believe that the ultimate purpose of education is to prepare students to become contributors to and leaders in an ever-changing world. To achieve that, our educational approach is unique:
Our preschool through 8th grade structure concentrates on the learning needs and development of young children and middle school adolescents without the distractions that can come with a high school.
Our small size of about 35-40 in each grade means that each student is known, cared for, and loved.
We recognize the best education develops the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.
We are part of a long Episcopal school tradition of strong academics, an inquiry-based approach to learning, and a diverse environment.
The mission of Canterbury School is to develop the whole child by challenging the mind and nourishing the spirit in a diverse community guided by Judeo-Christian values.
Diversity of all kinds is key to Canterbury`s mission, and our indexed tuition policies make Canterbury education affordable for all families.
Please call to schedule a tour: 336-288-2007. The best way to learn more about Canterbury and the curriculum is to visit the campus in person. Personal tours are available by appointment any day of the week. Please also visit our website www.canterburygso.org for opportunities to visit campus for open houses and other admission events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Canterbury School often compared to?

Canterbury School is often viewed alongside schools like Greensboro Day School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Canterbury School offer?

Canterbury School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Canterbury School's ranking?

Canterbury School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.

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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 9/30/2020

We love everything about Canterbury! My child comes home encouraged, enriched, and excited for school every day. The staff and teachers offer a wonderful experience for children.

- Posted by Parent - Andrea

5 9/11/2020

Canterbury School is perfect for my family! It provides a nurturing environment with exceptional academic programs. A place where my children are known and loved!

- Posted by Parent - Katherine

5 5/17/2016

My children are receiving an incredible education! The teachers know how to engage and challenge children at every level. We all love the small community and gorgeous campus. I couldn't ask for a better learning environment for my young children!

- Posted by Parent - elafa

5 3/5/2013

WHAT A WONDERFU L PLACE FULL OF DECEIT AND UPPER CLASS BACK STABBERS, THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GREAT PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO GO

- Posted by Student/Alumni - FREAK

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The average private school tuition in Greensboro, NC is $20,953 for elementary schools and $25,677 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greensboro, NC is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).