Pembroke Hill School is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students age 2 through grade 12.
We have two state-of-the-art campuses located less than a mile apart.Our students enjoy a robust curriculum, including STEM opportunities, foreign language and art options, along with 30+ clubs.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,865
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pembroke Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1910
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
1,181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art HistoryBiology
Calculus ABCalculus BC
ChemistryChinese
Economics (Micro & Macro)English Literature
Environmental ScienceFrench Language
LatinPhysics 1
Physics 2Physics C
PsychologySpanish Languate
StatisticsStudio Art (2-D, 3-D and Drawing)
U.S. Government & PoliticsU.S. History
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,865
Tuition Notes
Upper school tuition listed.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Varies by weeks enrolled
% on Financial Aid
29%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Laura Linn
Admissions Associate
Samantha Piper
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
60 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School Chess ClubLower School Math Club
Lower School RecyclingLower School Safety Patrol
Middle School Chinese ClubMiddle School French Club
Middle School Math ClubMiddle School Raider Club
Middle School RecyclingMiddle School Sicence Olympiad
Middle School Spanish ClubMiddle School Student Council
Upper School Asian ClubUpper School AWARE
Upper School Book ClubUpper School Campus Guides
Upper School Chess ClubUpper School Common Ground
Upper School Community Service BoardUpper School Cooking Club
Upper School Cum LaudeUpper School Environmental Club
Upper School Envirothon TeamUpper School India Club
Upper School International ClubUpper School Italian Club
Upper School L'Alliance FrancaiseUpper School Latin Club
Upper School Leadership Advisory BoardUpper School Learning It Together
Upper School Link CrewUpper School Math Team
Upper School National Forensics LeagueUpper School Peer Helpers
Upper School Pep ClubUpper School Robotics
Upper School Science BowlUpper School Science Olympiad
Upper School Social Media CommitteeUpper School Spanish Club
Upper School Student GovernmentUpper School Youth In Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Lower School Chorus (51st Street Singers)Lower School Private Music Lessons
Middle School Art ClubMiddle School Chamber Music
Middle School Collage - Fine Arts MagazineMiddle School Creative Writing Club
Middle School Foreign Language Film Festival ClubUpper School Art Club
Upper School Choral GroupsUpper School Garret - Fine Arts Magazine
Upper School Photo/Film ClubUpper School Pinnacle - Yearbook
Upper School Voice - NewspaperUpper School Writers Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School Field HockeyLower School Sports Teams
Lower School Track ClubUpper School Frisbee Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Freedom with Responsibility
- Pembroke Hill was created in 1984 through the merger of the all-girls Sunset Hill School (founded in 1913) and the all-boys Pembroke-Country Day School (founded in 1910).
- Nearly 1,200 students, age 2 years through 12th grade, are enrolled each year. Our students learn in an environment where expectations are high and excellence is expected. At PHS, all students work hard and find supportive peers in their academic and extracurricular endeavors.
- Students from seven surrounding counties and 78 different zip codes, in both Kansas and Missouri, travel to Pembroke Hill each day. These students represent a variety of socioeconomic, religious, ethnic and racial backgrounds; students of color represent 30 percent of the school population. Over 100 of our current students have at least one parent who was born outside of the United States.
- In the 2022-23 school year, $3 million in need-based financial aid was awarded to approximately 25 percent of the student body.
- 100 percent of Pembroke Hill seniors go on to a four-year college. Last year, 110 students graduated from Pembroke Hill.
- They matriculated to 72 different colleges and universities.
- The school has 121 faculty members; 72 have master`s degrees and eight hold doctorates. The average Pembroke Hill faculty member has 17 years of teaching experience.
- The student-faculty ratio is 11:1 in the Lower School and 16:1 in the Middle and Upper School.
- Pembroke Hill has a strong commitment to community service, from our youngest students through upper school. Sixty hours of service during upper school are required for graduation. A large majority exceed this requirement. Despite Covid restrictions, 63 percent of the Class of 2021 exceeded the sixty-hour requirement, and the entire class amassed a total of 11,331 community service hours.
- Our extracurricular program offers extensive opportunities for students beginning in kindergarten. Students may participate in chess, publications, community service, student government, interscholastic athletics (starting in middle school) and special interest clubs. Nearly 80 percent of our upper school students are involved in an extracurricular activity; 75 percent are part of an athletic team.
- Our parent community is an integral part of PHS. The Parents Association provides tremendous support through volunteers, fundraising and input on school issues.
- Pembroke Hill is operated by a Board of Trustees whose 23 members include parents, alumni and city leaders.
- Pembroke Hill is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Kander '44 - Tony Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated Broadway theatre composer; musicals include Chicago, Cabaret, and Fosse; songs include Theme from New York, New York; films include Cabaret and Chicago
- Bill Rockne, '35 & Knute Rockne Jr. '37 - Sons of Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, who was leaving Kansas City after visiting his sons at Pem-Day when he died in a plane crash
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pembroke Hill School cost?
Pembroke Hill School's tuition is approximately $26,865 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pembroke Hill School?
The acceptance rate of Pembroke Hill School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Pembroke Hill School?
Pembroke Hill School famous alumni include: John Kander '44 and Bill Rockne, '35 & Knute Rockne Jr. '37.
Does Pembroke Hill School offer a summer program?
Yes, Pembroke Hill School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Pembroke Hill School offer?
Pembroke Hill School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Drill Team, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Pembroke Hill School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is Pembroke Hill School's ranking?
Pembroke Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Pembroke Hill School?
The application deadline for Pembroke Hill School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Pembroke Hill School located?
Pembroke Hill School is located in the Sunset Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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