Fast Facts
History
Canterbury School was founded in 1993 as a co-educational Episcopal day school and serves students from PreK through 8th grade. Our PreK-8th grade structure concentrates resources on the education of young children; our small size means every child is individually known and loved; we educate the whole child: mind, body and spirit; and as an Episcopal School, we have a tradition of strong academics in an environment that values diversity.
Enrollment
365 students, PreK – 8th grade
19% of students are students of color
30% of students K-8th grade receive financial assistance
36 students in the class of 2017
Faculty
Student/faculty ratio: 8 to 1
Teaching faculty with advanced degrees: 63%
Facilities
Canterbury’s campus is approximately 35 acres in northeastern Greensboro, N.C. There are seven permanent buildings: lower and middle schools, a science and technology building, an athletic center, a chapel, an arts building, and a student center. Additional facilities include a library, playground areas, outdoor chapel, soccer field, pond, fitness trail, outdoor education center, extended day, and administrative offices.
Accreditation/Memberships
- National Association of Independent Schools
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Southern Association of Independent Schools
- NC Association of Independent Schools
Administration
Head of School: Phil Spears
Interim Chaplain: John Roberts
Director of Admission: Kelen Walker
Director of Lower School: Roanne Ornelles
Interim Director of Middle School: Kathy Durham
Director of Advancement: Meghan Davis
Director of Student Life: Anne Barton Carter
Director of Finance and Operations: Rhonda Youngdahl
Director of Athletics: Jill Jones
Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator: Nicole Schutt
Marketing and Communications Coordinator: Harriette Knox