The Barstow School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Kansas City, MO
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 43 reviews
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The Barstow School is open! Barstow is the only school Kansas City area school offering a daily choice between in-person and online learning or a customized blend of both. Investments in technology and building enhancements prioritize health and safety, while maintaining high standards of academic excellence. Our administration and medical advisory committee provide weekly COVID-19 updates. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
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The Barstow School provides the Kansas City region’s premier K-12 college 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 "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. Rigorous academics are combined with robust service, athletic, arts and global travel opportunities. Barstow students are participants, not spectators.
From their earliest explorations through commencement, Barstow invests in the whole student and prepares them for leadership in a rapidly changing world.
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Academics
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Innovative. Individualized. Inspired.
Our STEAM approach teaches critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and communication, through project-based exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts and math. Other signature programs include global education, debate, BTVN (student-run television station) and robotics. AP and honors courses, Cum Laude, National Honor Society and World Language Honor Societies.
Culture & Safety
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Students
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 4 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 4 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 4 responses
Preschool
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekYes
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 6 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 6 responses
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Clubs & Activities
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- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B+
The Barstow School Reviews
School is very diverse with international programs that allow kids to experience different cultures in many ways.