Admission

Welcome Future Barstow Families

Choosing the right education for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make. We’re excited that you have chosen to explore Barstow!

Barstow is filled with curious students — and teachers who invest time in getting to know each one of them. When teachers know a child’s strengths and interests, they can design individualized learning so every student feels confident, valued and eager to learn.

Our admission team is ready to help you find the right school fit. We look forward to seeing your child graduate from Barstow, whether they begin in preschool, middle school or freshman year, fully prepared for the challenges ahead.

Upcoming Admission Events

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Jun

16

All School Open House (In Person)

Meet Barstow faculty, learn about academic, arts and athletic offerings and speak with students, teachers, administrators and admissions staff. Register here.
Jul

14

All School Open House (Virtual)

Meet Barstow faculty, learn about academic, arts and athletic offerings and speak with teachers, administrators and admissions staff. Register here.

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Support

Discover, Apply, Visit

We're open! As an independent school, Barstow has the flexibility to move between in-person instruction, online classes or a customized blend of both.

The same is true of our admission office. Most in-person campus visits are currently suspended as part of our health and safety protocols, but we’ve created virtual events and experiences that will introduce you to our school and community in a meaningful and experiential way. Contact us and we’ll work together to schedule appointments that work best for you.

Barstow accepts admission applications year round, with a recommended sequence of steps that will help you move easily from inquiry and applying to visiting and enrolling. Our team will help guide you through these steps:

Inquire
Help us get to know you. Complete this brief form and we’ll contact you with further information, or move to the next step and join us for a virtual open house or tour.

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Virtual Open House or Tour

A virtual open house or tour is a great introduction to our school community.
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Apply
Barstow accepts admission applications year round.

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Portfolio & Documents

We know that your child is more than a test score.
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Interview or Evaluation

A video interview with the division head or admission director is required for middle and upper school applicants. Students entering preschool-grade 5 complete a virtual evaluation. Our admission office will schedule your child’s appointment upon submission of an application.

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Student Visit

Once you have submitted an application, the student’s virtual visit to a Barstow classroom is an important part of the admission process.
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Virtual Tour

Our Community

At A Glance

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720

Average enrollment

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294

Lower school students
preschool–grade 5

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172

Middle school students
grades 6–8

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254

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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65

Kansas & Missouri ZIP codes represented in student body

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25%

of families receive 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

The members of our friendly, helpful and knowledgeable admission team are some of the first people you’ll meet as you inquire, visit and apply to The Barstow School.

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Rebecca Green Garry

Director of Admission
Rebecca Green Garry leads the team that will guide you through the application, financial aid and enrollment process at Barstow.
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Rebecca joined Barstow in 2012 as communications coordinator. She also served as an assistant director of admission, marketing and communication. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas.

Because she's led hundreds of in-person and virtual tours for students and parents, Rebecca has a unique ability to answer your questions about everything Barstow – whether its academics, signature programs or our commitment to community and inclusivity. She can connect you with teachers, students and parents who can offer their perspectives on "the Barstow difference." Rebecca brings her personal touch to the admission process for every family.
Sydney Schwartz

Enrollment Manager
Sydney schedules your visits, conducts tours and adds new families to our learning management system.
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Sydney came to Barstow as a teaching assistant for Summer at Barstow in 2013, and moved into the role of admission counselor in 2015. As enrollment manager, she makes sure families are familiar with the application steps and helps them manage the process from inquiry to enrollment — always available to answer your questions along the way.

Sydney has a bachelor’s degree in French and Secondary Education from Beloit College in Wisconsin and is certified to teach K-12 French.

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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