The Barstow School
Tel:
(816) 942-3255
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 712 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,675
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Barstow School places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 712 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 27% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 73% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 20 courses |
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% National avg.: 85% |
| 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, WeightliftingBaseball, 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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