The Barstow School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Kansas City, MO
11511 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
The Barstow School is an independent private school in Kansas City, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 714 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 12% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 714
- Teachers
- 62 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 319 girls, 395 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% of independent schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 18 independent schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- European Council of International Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Barstow School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Barstow School
What grades does The Barstow School serve?
The Barstow School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Barstow School?
About 714 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Barstow School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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