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Serving Fort Myers
Since 1964
Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community emphasizing character, leadership, and service.
Our Values
Prepare for the Future
When it comes to college plans for the Canterbury student, anything is possible. Our College Guidance team focuses on helping students understand their strengths, interests, talents, and needs in order to ensure students find the collegiate environment where they will continue to thrive.
Innovate & Discover
Canterbury is an established leader in science and technology education with our Independent Science Research program, cutting-edge computer science courses, and state-of-the-art lab facilities. Highlights include our outdoor marine biology classroom, complete with a 1,000-gallon saltwater touch tank, as well as engaging opportunities in engineering, forensics, artificial intelligence, and much more.
Cultivate Confidence
Leadership is a key component of the Canterbury experience. Opportunities big and small, formal and informal, exist in and out of classrooms. Flagship programs include Student Council, Honor Council, and our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow, or LIFT.
Create & Compete
The arts and athletics are integral parts of our overall educational experience at Canterbury. From visual and performing arts to video production and music, we are pleased to present one of the most robust and diverse arts programs in Southwest Florida. Athletics also enriches the lives of Canterbury students, creating a climate of teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship. With 42 teams in 15 sports, our athletics program encourages students to develop new skills and talents, often with dramatic results.
Cougars in the Community
Social responsibility is an integral part of the mission of Canterbury School. Students experience the effects of meaningful service learning with a combination of classroom discussions and lessons, hands-on opportunities in the community, and thoughtful reflections.
Experiential Education
At Canterbury, we recognize the invaluable lessons learned outside the classroom. School trips and field studies offer experiences that connect students to real-world learning opportunities that will enrich their overall experience at the school and beyond.
Celebrating Our Canterbury Voices
“Sending me to Canterbury was the best decision my parents could have made for me. During the fourteen years I spent at Canterbury, I learned more than I could imagine, made lifelong friendships, and had the privilege to be in an environment where the faculty always put me as a person over me as a student.” Anika Koka Class of 2025
"The message has really been simple since I've been here. We want to be a great prep school."Rick Kirschner Head of School
"Throughout my time at Canterbury, I was provided with countless opportunities to guide me on my path to success. Whether it was starting a club, playing multiple sports, or utilizing our college guidance resources, I was able to achieve my goals by making use of all the opportunities Canterbury offered."Kyle Scharlau Class of 2025
"It's just a magical place. It's a place where we all want to be."Jennifer Stephenson Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation
"Canterbury has been more than just a school, it’s been a second home. I’ve built incredible friendships and relationships with teachers that I know will last a lifetime."Ella Cameratta Class of 2025
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Canterbury School
By the Numbers
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2.5 M
in scholarships, grants, and awards offered to graduates of the Class of 2025
34
Advanced placement courses offered
73
Canterbury students named National Merit Scholar finalists since 1988
20
State championships won by Canterbury athletic teams and individual student-athletes
792
Total enrollment Pre-K3 through Grade 12
100%
of the Class of 2025 accepted to colleges and universities
30+
performances, events, and workshops every year
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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What Makes Us Stand Out?
A Living Laboratory for Marine Science Education
From the studio to the sidelines, our students create, produce, and share the stories that matter, live and on demand.
Canterbury’s Upper School offers a variety of Programs of Distinction designed to deepen student learning, spark intellectual curiosity, and recognize meaningful academic achievement.
From joyful early melodies to advanced ensemble work, our music program inspires students in every division.
At Canterbury, college planning starts early and runs deep. Beginning in ninth grade, our students receive one-on-one guidance rooted in care, connection, and expertise.