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Welcome, Families
Thank you for considering Canterbury. We are a small school with a clear purpose: to give children a classical, Christian education that is joyful, orderly, and intentionally demanding. We are not the right school for every family, and we say so gladly, because the families who choose Canterbury tend to choose it wholeheartedly. Our admissions process is designed to help you discover whether that is you.
— Fr. Steve Macias, Headmaster
Who Thrives at Canterbury
- Families who want their children formed in historic Christian faith and ordered worship. We welcome families from many Christian traditions.
- Parents who value books over screens, memory over shortcuts, and character alongside academics.
- Children ready for a structured day of real work, in classes of sixteen or fewer.
The Admissions Process
- Inquire. Call the office at (650) 949-0909 or email office@canterburycs.org with any questions.
- Visit. Book a tour to see classes in session and meet the Headmaster.
- Apply. Complete the online application through FACTS, one per child.
- Assessment. K4 and Kindergarten applicants complete a brief readiness assessment (phonemic awareness, attention, fine motor skills, and following instruction); 1st–6th grade applicants complete an academic assessment.
- Decision & Enrollment. We review the application, assessment, and family fit, and notify families within one week of the assessment. Enrollment is completed through FACTS.
2027–2028 Admissions Timeline
- Now: Tours and applications open
- Friday, December 11, 2026: Preview Day: chapel with upper-grade recitations and handbells, then K–3 classroom tours
- December 18, 2026: Priority application deadline
- Within one week of the assessment: Families receive an admissions decision
- After the priority deadline, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis while space remains.
Age Requirements
- K4: turns four by November 1 of the school year.
- Kindergarten (K5): turns five by November 1 of the school year.
- Placement in every grade is based on readiness, not age alone.
Tuition
Canterbury’s tuition is intentionally modest, and financial aid is available. See Tuition & Financial Aid →
Questions?
Most questions are answered in our Admissions FAQ, including what happens after 6th grade.