Private School

The Pembroke Hill School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Kansas City Area

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-12
KANSAS CITY, MO
Rating 4.04 out of 5 90 reviews

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A+

Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade B+
Teachers
grade A minus
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Sports
grade B+

pembrokehill.org

(816) 936-1200

400 W 51ST ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64112

About The Pembroke Hill School...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$40

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$26,620

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

25%

Average Financial Aid

From The Pembroke Hill School

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.

Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) compete at the highest levels. Our teams are committed to teamwork, fostering character and leadership skills, and building confidence in our athletes. These core tenets have guided us in developing a tradition of excellence, amassing nearly 70 state titles in 23 sports.

FAST FACTS

• Age 2-grade 5, two teachers lead each classroom

• Families reside in 82 zip codes

• 34 students earned the President's Volunteer Service Award

• 33 % of students are students of color

• $3.7 million awarded in financial aid

• 100% of graduates attend college

Transportation is available from the northland, Johnson County and south Kansas City.

Upcoming Events

Open House | Grades 6-12
October 22, 12:00 pm
Ward Parkway Campus | 5121 State Line Road | Kansas City, MO 64112
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Attend an open house to learn more about Pembroke Hill School's warm and welcoming community and excellent academic offerings.
Open House | Age 2-Grade 5
October 26, 9:00 am
Wornall Campus | 400 West 51st Street | Kansas City, MO 64112
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Attend an open house to learn more about Pembroke Hill School's warm and welcoming community and excellent academic offerings.
Open House | Age 2-Grade 5
November 15, 9:00 am
400 West 51st Street | Kansas City, MO 64112
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Please join us for an open house to learn more about Pembroke Hill School's best in class teaching and learning spaces, high-quality academic offerings, qualified faculty, and welcoming community.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1370

102 responses

Average ACT

191 responses

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Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

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Washington University in St. Louis
58 Students
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University of Southern California
54 Students
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The University of Kansas
53 Students
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Columbia University
45 Students
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Northwestern University
44 Students
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Vanderbilt University
44 Students
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University of Chicago
42 Students
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Brown University
39 Students
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Harvard University
38 Students
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Yale University
38 Students

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Continuous Learning at Pembroke Hill

While COVID-19 is changing how we learn, teach and come together as a community, we are still Pembroke Hill. We will remain welcoming, fun, engaging, creative and inspiring. Combining the knowledge of our own people with the expertise of our partners, we are developing innovative strategies for continuous learning as we strive to be an educational leader in Kansas City and in the nation.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

91%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responses

Poll

55%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 30 responses

Spirit Week
20%
Football BBQ
17%
Prom
17%
May Day
13%
Homecoming
10%
Musical
10%
None
7%

Students

Diversity

B+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

1,177

93%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 14 responses

64%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 14 responses

71%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 14 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$18,025

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

2 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Website

pembrokehill.org/academics/early-childhood

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
No data available
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National

17:1

Poll

65%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 17 responses

Poll

65%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 17 responses

Poll

82%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 17 responses

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Clubs & Activities

B+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

71%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses

43%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses

43%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade B minus
Good for Families
grade B
Housing
grade C+

Median Household Income

$75,505

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,101

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$285,737

National

$244,900

The Pembroke Hill School Reviews

90 reviews

If diversity isn't a priority and money is no object, Pembroke is one possibility. If you are trying to decide whether Pembroke is worth a financial sacrifice, in my opinion, the answer is definitely not. There are some good teachers and some excellent teachers. There are also average teachers and one or two that shouldn't be teaching at all. In this way, it's like every other school. Pembroke offers lots of show and plenty of extras. If you think your elementary-school child needs to perform in a granite theater with professional lighting, then you've found your home. If you're concerned about social diversity and depth of experience, this is not the place. The fact that Pembroke claims diversity reveals right away how out-of-touch they are with the wider world. The school culture is friendly but not kind, a strange mix of extreme localism and extreme self-importance. There are other, better options in the KC area without the bells and whistles.

Review The Pembroke Hill School

Pembroke hill is, for the most part, a very academic school that puts students on a path for success. The teachers are very kind and open and always give chances for help and success, and the athletics leaves nothing to be a desired with a host of different sports. I’ve always felt very accepted at the school, I’m friends with lots of my peers and get along well with my teachers. Despite all that though, the school still leaves some things to be desired. The school lacks diversity to an extent, while there are a variety of different students and people, I sometimes look into the hallway, and I can’t see others like me. The school has a very large white population, which isn’t awful, but sometimes leaves people of other ethnicities feeling excluded. I’ve had an overall positive experience at Pembroke, and it gives me all lot of opportunities for success, but it also has it’s short-comings and flaws, though I can see active change within my own school.

Wonderful responsiveness to the pandemic, ensuring that students had educational opportunities in a safe and engaging environment. Responsive to individual needs. Diverse educational opportunities. Exceptional college counseling. Sports opportunities are maximized for student development for a school of this size. The arts programs are improving at a rapid pace, building on the strength of core high-level programs.

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