Our primary objective at the Canterbury Schools is to provide the most enriching environment to facilitate a child's development.
We believe that every child has the ability to learn and to teach, and that a child who enjoys learning will always seek challenges in life.
Our program is based upon the Montessori principles of self-direction, and experiential education.
We promote a thoughtful and sensitive demeanor in the classrooms, and we support cooperation between children as they learn from one another.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our primary objective at the Canterbury Schools is to provide the most enriching environment to facilitate a child's development. We believe that every child has the ability to learn and to teach, and that a child who enjoys learning will always seek challenges in life. Our program is based upon the Montessori principles of self-direction, and experiential education. We promote a thoughtful and sensitive demeanor in the classrooms, and we support cooperation between children as they learn from one another.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Canterbury Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Canterbury Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Canterbury Preparatory School located?
Canterbury Preparatory School is located in the Corporate Lakes At Metcalf neighborhood of Leawood, KS.
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