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 (2020)
- 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.: 15% |
| 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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