The Barstow School

11511 State Line, Kansas City, MO, 64114-0641
Tel: (816)942-3255
Grades: PK - 12 | 640 students
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As the oldest independent school west of the Mississippi, Barstow takes great pride in its heritage and rich historical past. We are equally proud of our adaptive nature and innovative approach to education.

School Overview:
The Barstow School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1884
Student Body
Total Students 640 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 16% (MO School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 73%
Average Class Size 10 students
Number of AP Courses 20 courses
Average SAT score 1202
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,675
Tuition Notes Tuition includes lunch, parents association dues and other costs.
% on Financial Aid 15%
Acceptance Rate 78%
Admissions Director Linda Waters
Admissions Associate Krista Stuchlik
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Golf
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Weightlifting

School Notes:

  • The Barstow School has evolved, yet our core objective remains the same--to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character. At Barstow, students enjoy:
  • A highly challenging academic community that encourages each member to ask questions and seek answers
  • Collaboration throughout the school to ignite a passion for knowledge
  • Honesty, trust and respect
  • Emotional safety and the development of leadership skills and character
  • Strong relationships with faculty and staff

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Nearby Schools:

The Barstow School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
The Phoenix Montessori School
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.3 mi. away
Notre Dame De Sion School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Locust KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.4 mi. away
Alpha Montessori School
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 1.4 mi. away
Rockhurst High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.6 mi. away

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