The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community.
As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.”.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Barstow School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1884
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
30
School Motto
to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.
School Mascot
Knight
Student Body
Total Students
614 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
22 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
School Colors
White, Black, Green
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- OUR STUDENTS
- 9:1 Student : Teacher Ratio
- 70: Percentage of students who reside in Kansas
- 69: Zipcodes represented
- 20: Percentage of diverse students
- 20: Percentage of students receiving need-based aid
- 63: Average percentage of graduates in the past three years who attended universities outside of Kansas and Missouri
- 100: Percentage of graduates who attend four-year colleges
- OUR SCHOOL
- 40: Campus size in acres
- 2: Rain gardens on campus
- 1884: Year of founding
- 1962: Year Barstow moved to State Line campus
- Mary Louise Barstow and Ada Brann: Barstow’s founders
- 1972: First modern co-ed graduating class
- OUR FACULTY
- 62: Total number of faculty
- 8.5: Average number of years of experience for faculty at Barstow
- 43: Number of advanced degrees earned by faculty
- 2: Endowed Chairs19.4 Average years of teaching experience
- FIELD TRIPS
- We want students to be participants, rather than spectators, in the world around them. From adventures as simple as a preschool day at the pumpkin patch to the study of cultural and environmental issues facing third-world populations in Asia, Barstow field trips are designed to encourage cultural awareness, as well as thought and analysis of the world in which we live.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Barstow School cost?
Barstow School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Barstow School?
The acceptance rate of Barstow School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Barstow School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Missouri with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Barstow School?
Barstow School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is Barstow School's ranking?
Barstow School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Barstow School?
The application deadline for Barstow School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Barstow School located?
Barstow School is located in the Verona Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
School Calendar
View the Barstow School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Admission All School Open House
June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
Admission All School Open House
July 09, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of 2025-2026 School Year
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
Admission All School Open House
September 27, 2025 (Saturday)
Admission All School Open House
October 15, 2025 (Wednesday)
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