Canterbury School, Private boarding school in New Milford, Connecticut, US
Canterbury School is a private preparatory institution in New Milford, Connecticut, situated across a campus with seven residence halls, multiple academic buildings, sports facilities, and a chapel. The facilities serve students from grade 9 through post-graduate level.
The school was founded in 1915 by Henry O. Havemeyer and Nelson Hume on the former grounds of Ingleside School for Girls. This location marked the beginning of a new educational institution with its own identity and purpose.
The school follows an interfaith approach where students gather for weekly services and participate in community projects that extend beyond campus into the local area.
The boarding program accommodates approximately 250 residential students along with day students, making up a community of around 320 people. Visitors should plan ahead since the campus is private and tours are typically arranged by appointment.
The school grew from just 16 initial students to become a preparatory institution that sends graduates to selective colleges across the nation. This growth reflects how a modest beginning transformed into an established educational program over many decades.
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