• Photo: The New Knight

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

  • Photo: Campus beauty

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

  • Photo: IDEA Space

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

  • Photo: Founders Day, Middle School

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

  • Photo: IDEA Space

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

  • Photo: 2024 Convocation

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

  • Photo: Arts/Music

    Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."

Why Choose Barstow?

What Sets Us Apart

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  • Quality Curriculum

    Our challenging and rigorous curriculum emphasizes hands-on, project-based lessons that make learning memorable. We focus on 21st century skills: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity and character.

  • Innovation

    From our beginning in 1884 as a college prep school for girls to becoming the region's first school to offer a 1:1 technology program, we've always been forward thinking.

  • Community

    A single campus for preschool through grade 12 keeps students, families, faculty and staff connected. Together, we support students in the classroom, on stage and on athletic fields. 

Accreditation and Associations

Innovative, Inclusive, Connected

Barstow at a Glance

757

Opening 2024-2025 enrollment

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  • 72

    ZIP codes in Kansas and Missouri represented in student body

9:1

Student-teacher ratio

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  • Top Ranked

    Named #1 Best Private School, Private High School and College Prep Schools by Niche.com

92%

Average re-enrollment rate

30%

average # of students receiving financial assistance

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  • 72%

    of faculty and administration hold advanced degrees, including 7 PhDs

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  • 40

    Recipients of the Congressional Award Gold Medal, 2015-2023

1884

Founded by Mary Barstow and Ada Brann  
The oldest independent school west of the Mississippi

6

National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists and Commended Students  in the Class of 2025.

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Fax: 816-942-3227

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