Quick Facts

Canterbury School is a Pre-K 3 through grade 12, coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community, emphasizing character, leadership and service.

Founded: 1964

Location: Ft. Myers, Florida (West coast of the state)

Campus: 32 acres (Click to view aerial)

Governed by: Volunteer Board of Trustees

Enrollment: 600 students

Grades: Pre-K3 through 12

Students Drawn from: Alva, Bokeelia, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, Naples, North Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sanibel

Graduates accepted to four-year colleges or universities: 100%

Average class size: 17

Student/Faculty ratio: 10:1

Financial aid: based on need or merit: For the 2012-13 school year, more than $1,400,000 was awarded in need-based financial aid. Approximately 18% of the student body received some form of assistance.

Upper School Students participating in sports: 75%

Percentage of Faculty & Administration holding advanced degrees: 50%

Class of 2012 SAT Average of Highest Scores: Verbal: 630; Math: 620; Writing: 630

Class of 2012 ACT Composite Score: 27

Class of 2012 National Merit Awards: 1 Semifinalist, 5 Commended

Mascot: Cougar

Athletic Teams: six-man football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, golf, cross-country, track & field, softball and lacrosse

Accreditations/Memberships : The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council , National Association of Independent Schools, The College Board, The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, The National Association of College Admissions, The Southern Conference of College Admissions, The Southern Association of Independent Schools, Secondary School Admissions Test Board (SSATB), Educational Records Bureau (ERB)

Academic Societies: The Cum Laude Society; International Thespian Society;  Junior National Honor Society; La Societe Honoraire de Français; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; National English Honor Society; Rho Kappa, FACSS Student Honor Society; Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

Philanthropy: The school relies on tuition and philanthropic support