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Photo: Ring Ceremony
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
Photo: LS First Day
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: Soil Science 2026
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
Photo: VEX Robotics
Since 1884, the mission of the school remains "to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character." -
Photo: US Pep
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 -
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
Our rigorous college prep curriculum emphasizes excellence in writing and research skills, creative and critical thinking, hands-on STEAM learning, service and leadership development. -
Innovation
From our founding in 1884 as a college prep school for girls to becoming a leader in responsible technology and 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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Accreditation and Associations
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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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68%
of faculty and administration hold advanced degrees, including 6 PhDs
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Opening 2026-2027 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
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National French Week
Through Friday
Barstow Blog
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Student Scientists Contribute to Environmental Research
Real-world experiences. Real-world research. Real-world results. For upper school students in Sage Holmes’ AP Environmental Science class, learning about ecosystems doesn’t stop at the classroom door.Read More
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