Canterbury Day School serves 123 students in grades Nursery/Preschool. The student:teacher of Canterbury Day School is 62:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Canterbury Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1948
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canterbury Day School's ranking?
Canterbury Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Canterbury Day School?
The application deadline for Canterbury Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Canterbury Day School is The Altamont School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is N. E. Miles Jewish Day School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Francis Xavier School (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
3.4 miles
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(205) 823-2580
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 823-2580
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2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
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