Canterbury School (2026 Profile)

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Canterbury School

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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)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 41 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

41 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

77%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 41 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $18,631 for elementary schools and $26,557 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).