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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." -
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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." -
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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." -
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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: 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
Preschool Prep, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten
Barstow builds a bridge from your home to our classrooms. -
Lower School
Grades 1 - 5 -
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
From our funding in 1884 as a college prep school for girls to a leader in responsible AI use, 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.
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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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Finding the Right Fit: Grades 6-12
Are you searching for the best middle school or high school in Kansas City for your child? The Barstow School offers the most exceptional college preparatory education in the area. Finding the right school fit for a student in grades 6-12 is a major moment for every family. That decision can ensure a match between the student's developmental needs and an environment that promotes academic achievement and overall well-being. Here's why Barstow is where you belong.Read More
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