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The Barstow School
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  • Private
  • KANSAS CITY, MO

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Sports
    grade B

About

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$27,930
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid
No data available  
From The Barstow School

The Barstow School provides the Kansas City region’s premier K-12 college and career preparatory education. Our innovative, inclusive and globally connected learning environment cultivates the potential in every student through differentiated instruction and dedicated faculty mentorship. Students are part of a diverse community that "promotes sound scholarship and gives symmetrical development to mind, body and character," our mission since 1884.

Barstow’s STEAM program uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and math as conduits to 21st century skills such critical thinking, collaboration and communication. STEAM principles are applied in daily learning as early as preschool. We offer rigorous academics, service learning, championship athletics and fine and performing arts. Barstow students are participants, not spectators.

From their earliest explorations through commencement, Barstow invests in the whole student and prepares them for leadership now and into the future.

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The Barstow School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1380
49 responses
Average ACT
31
96 responses

Every Student Known: Our Middle & Upper School Difference

academic spotlight

Middle & upper school students receive a rigorous college and career prep education. We encourage service, leadership and STEAM learning. Since 1884, we provide "symmetrical development of mind, body and character." Barstow supports the whole student; recognized for their unique talents and strengths, offered individualized instruction and given opportunities to excel in anything they choose.

Culture & Safety

Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 19 responses
  • Sports
    26%
  • Fall Festival
    21%
  • Kindergarten/Senior Buddies
    11%
  • Pep rallies
    11%
  • Spirit Week
    11%
  • Standards High, our school song
    11%
  • Homecoming
    5%

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Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
750
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$17,990
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    Yes
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    No data available  

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National
17:1
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responses
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responses
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$75,614
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,154
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$200,130
National
$244,900

The Barstow School Reviews

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