Barstow Named Best Private School in Kansas City
The Barstow School has been named the best private K-12 school in the Kansas City Area in 2025 by Niche.com.
Considering specific areas such as academics, activities and college prep, Niche gives Barstow an A+ overall.
Barstow also ranked as the #1 best private high school and best college prep high school in Kansas City. Nationally, Barstow ranked in the top 6% of all its peer institutions in those categories, making it one of the most distinguished academic institutions in the country.
Barstow provides an innovative and supportive learning environment for students from age two to grade 12. Through the introduction of new programs, campuses and technologies, our mission since 1884 remains: "To promote sound scholarship and give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."
In addition, Barstow earned a place on the College Board’s AP Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year. This recognition goes to schools that do outstanding work towards welcoming qualified students into AP courses.
Barstow also ranked as the #1 best private high school and best college prep high school in Kansas City. Nationally, Barstow ranked in the top 6% of all its peer institutions in those categories, making it one of the most distinguished academic institutions in the country.
Barstow provides an innovative and supportive learning environment for students from age two to grade 12. Through the introduction of new programs, campuses and technologies, our mission since 1884 remains: "To promote sound scholarship and give symmetrical development to mind, body and character."
In addition, Barstow earned a place on the College Board’s AP Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year. This recognition goes to schools that do outstanding work towards welcoming qualified students into AP courses.
