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Photo: SKC Coin Toss
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
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Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
Photo: GKC Science winners
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: Entrepreneurship
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."
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Early Childhood
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Lower School
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Middle & Upper School
Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12
Why Choose Barstow?
What Sets Us Apart
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Quality Curriculum
Our rigorous curriculum emphasizes hands-on, project-based lessons and 21st century skills: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity and character. -
Innovation
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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.
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Where You Belong
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Innovative, Inclusive, Connected
Barstow at a Glance
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RAIL
33%
average # of students receiving financial assistance
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64%
of faculty and administration hold advanced degrees, including 7 PhDs
792
Opening 2025-2026 enrollment
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72
ZIP codes in Kansas and Missouri represented in student body
10:1
Student-teacher ratio
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Top Ranked
Named a Best Private School, Private High School and College Prep School by Niche.com, 2025 & 2026
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Recipients of the Congressional Award Gold Medal, 2020-2025
1884
Founded by Mary Barstow and Ada Brann
The oldest independent school west of the Mississippi
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National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists and Commended Students in the Class of 2026.
Important Dates
Barstow Blog
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Discover, Apply and Enroll at Barstow — Where You Belong
Families searching for the best independent school in Kansas City are often looking for more than strong academics. They want a school where their child is known, challenged, and supported — a place where they belong. At The Barstow School, belonging is not a promise we make lightly; it is the result of a connected learning community, exceptional teaching and a mission that has guided us since 1884.
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