Canterbury Avenue Elementary School

My granddaughter has been at Canterbury since Kindergarten. She had an excellent Kinder teacher, and was ready to be tested for the Magnet program. She is now in 2nd grade with an excellent, challenging teacher. Although the Magnet Program is constantly challenged by budget cuts,I am sure that, even without the funding, her teachers would be excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

Three of my children attended Canterbury Elementary between 1994 through 2007. This school has great teachers and an excellent Magnet Program. The Magnet Coordinator was a teacher at the same school and has great expertise, he even created his own weather radio station, which would go on the air once a week. Their caring for students is priceless, parents are welcomed all the time. I volunteered for their drama program and other exciting activities. They have a great approchable principal. The students are well behaved and their staff is the friendliest
--Submitted by a parent

I love that is a safe school and my daughter enjoys going to school everyday!
--Submitted by a parent

Canterbury is a remarkable school. I am proud to teach at Canterbury because it is a place where the teachers are inspired, the administration is excellent, and the students are put above all else. My only concern is the lack of parent interest in starting a PTA, an organization that I feel is greatly needed and could positively enhance our school and student learning. Interested parents should approach Mrs. Rodriguez, our principal. Tell her you are willing to do what is needed to get the PTA up and running!
--Submitted by a teacher

This is my daughter's first year at Canterbury, she's is in Kindergarten. She loves it. Her teacher is great. I am very pleased with this school
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children attending Canterbury one is in kindergarten first year and my other child is in second grade second year. I am very happy with both teachers as well as the previous years. The teacher's that my children have had are great they have patients,organization, passionate, and creative in what they do.
--Submitted by a parent

My child is in her 3rd year in the Magnet and this is the first year she is really not enjoying what she is learning and how disappointing. The last two years were incredible, this year hasn't been so great between the teacher not being as organized, absent and projects have not been as challenging as previous years.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children that attend Canterbury, 1 in magnet & 1 in residential, they love it & so do we.My husband even attended it when he was younger & loved it as well.The teacher's are wonderful, patient, & passionate about what they do.This school is very community friendly & very inviting for parents.I along with many parents volunteer their time.There are music programs, drama club, art & so many more extracurricular activities.I'm very proud to be part of the 'Canterbury' family.I'm sad that this is my daughter's last year, but happy it's the just the beginning of my son's.I would highly recommend this school to anyone with elementary kids.It is an all around great school.
--Submitted by Amy, a parent

I am aparent with 3 kids attend Canterbury Magnet. The teachers, staff and parents are wonderful. This school is a great stepping stone for the future.
--Submitted by a parent

I have my child enrolled in the magnet program and can vouch to say that the wait was worth it. They have many trips and extracurricular activities that assist the kids with learning certain subjects. They have a music program, great drama performances that give everyone the opportunity to participate and audition, even kids with no prior experience. Parents are welcome to and usually do get involved. Overall its a great school.
--Submitted by a parent