Canterbury School
Primary and Secondary EducationConnecticut, United States201-500 Employees
Canterbury School is a private, coeducational college preparatory school offering both boarding and day programs for students in grades 9 through 12, located in New Milford, Connecticut. Founded in 1915 and guided by its Catholic heritage, the school centers its community around five core values—Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Spirituality, and Self Reliance—that shape students' academic and personal development in a small-school setting. Its program integrates rigorous academics with athletic, artistic, and spiritual growth, aiming to prepare students for leading colleges and for life beyond the classroom. The institution positions itself within the regional independent boarding- and day-school sector as a mid-sized, private school focused on cultivating intellectual and ethical habits in a humane environment. In 2026, Canterbury announced leadership and faculty appointments, including the appointment of Matthew Butcher as Dean of Faculty to begin July 1, 2026, reflecting ongoing staffing growth.