Admission

Welcome Future Barstow Families

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you can make for your child's future. We’re excited that you have chosen to explore Barstow!
Barstow is filled with curious students and great teachers who invest time in getting to know them. When teachers know a child’s strengths and interests, they can design individualized learning so students feel confident and eager to learn.
Our admission team is ready to show you how Barstow is the right fit for your family. We look forward to seeing your child graduate from Barstow, fully prepared for the challenges ahead.

Discover, Apply, Enroll

Limited Openings in Select Grades

Our admission office hosts events and experiences that will introduce you to our school and community in meaningful ways. We accept admission applications year round, with three steps that will help you move easily from inquiry and applying to visiting and enrolling.

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  • Discover

    Inquire
    Complete this brief form and our admissions team will contact you about next steps. 

    Attend an Open House or Roundup
    Tour campus and learn about Barstow offerings at an admission open house.
    Our Calendar

  • Apply

    Complete application
    Applications are accepted year round. Our team will lead you through the admission process.

    Required Documents & Optional Portfolio
    At Barstow, we know that your child is more than a test score.

    Shadow, Interview & Tour
    Experience the classroom and school community.

    Questions
    Contact the admissions team here with any application or admissions process questions.

  • Enroll

    Join Barstow’s welcoming, diverse and inclusive community.

Our Community

At A Glance

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  • 757

    Opening 2024-2025 enrollment

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  • 365

    Early Childhood & Lower School
    preschool prep–grade 5

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  • 182

    Middle school students
    grades 6–8

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  • 210

    Upper School Students
    Grades 9–12

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  • 9:1

    Student-Teacher Ratio

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  • 92%

    Average Re-enrollment Rate

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  • 72

    Kansas & Missouri ZIP codes represented in student body

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  • 35%

    avg # of of families receiving scholarship or financial aid

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  • A+

    Niche.com rating

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  • 100%

    of Niche.com respondents say teachers give engaging lessons & genuinely care about the students

Meet Our Team

Members of our friendly, helpful and knowledgeable admission staff are some of the first people you’ll meet as you explore The Barstow School.

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  • Joseph Fox '04

    Vice President Admissions

    Joe Fox leads the team that will guide you through the application, financial aid and enrollment process at Barstow.
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  • Sydney Schwartz

    Assistant Director of Admission & Registrar

    Sydney schedules your visits, conducts tours and adds new families to our learning management system.
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  • Ellyn Hunter

    Admissions Counselor & Receptionist

    Friendly and helpful, Ellyn will likely be your first point of contact when you  inquire about a Barstow education.
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We're here to help

Have a question? Need assistance with applications, portfolios or other requirements? We’re here to help.

Barstow Alum, Class of 2017

“Students come here to learn. Top-notch teachers and resources give each student an excellent opportunity to succeed.”

Affordability & Tuition

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  • Affording A Barstow Education

    Your child’s education is one of the most important investments you can make.
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International Admission

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  • Our Global Community

    The Barstow School attracts students from our global community who possess a commitment to learning, good character and are interested in service to others.
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The Barstow School

Fax: 816-942-3227

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