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Photo: The New Knight
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
Photo: Campus beauty
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
Photo: IDEA Space
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: Brad Evans - Gr6
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: Arts/Music
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
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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.
Accreditation and Associations
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Innovative, Inclusive, Connected
Barstow at a Glance
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RAIL
30%
average # of students receiving financial assistance
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72%
of faculty and administration hold advanced degrees, including 7 PhDs
757
Opening 2024-2025 enrollment
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72
ZIP codes in Kansas and Missouri represented in student body
9:1
Student-teacher ratio
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#1
Named #1 Best Private School, Private High School and College Prep Schools by Niche.com
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Recipients of the Congressional Award Gold Medal, 2015-2024
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 2025.
Important Dates
Barstow Blog
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