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 great teachers who invest time in getting to know them. When teachers know a child’s strengths and interests, they can design individualized learning so students feel confident 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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Jan

12

All School Open House

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Jan

14

Admission Night at the Basketball Games

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Jan

15

Grades 6-10 Priority Application Deadline & Portfolio Due
Feb

1

Financial Aid Applications Due

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Admission

Discover, Apply, Visit

Now accepting applications for 2022-2023. We have limited openings in select grades for the 2021-2022 school year.

Our admission office is hosting in-person and virtual events and experiences that will introduce you to our school and community in a meaningful, experiential way. Priority deadlines for grades 6-10 are approaching in January; Early Childhood Roundups are scheduled in early February.

We accept 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 an open house.

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Attend an Open House

An open house is a great introduction to our school community.
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Apply
Barstow accepts admission applications year round.

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Tour

If you haven't attended an open house, call or email us to schedule your tour.

Call us

Email us

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Portfolio & Documents

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

An interview is required for middle and upper school applicants. Our admission office will schedule your child’s appointment upon submission of an application.

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Student Visit

Applicants in all grade levels will schedule a visit to experience the classroom environment. This is an important part of the admission process. Our admission office will help you schedule your student's visit.

2022 Early Childhood & Kindergarten Roundups, Student Visit Days and scheduling information is available here.
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Virtual Tour

Our Community

At A Glance

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750

Opening 2021-2022 enrollment

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348

Lower school students
preschool–grade 5

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162

Middle school students
grades 6–8

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240

Upper School Students
Grades 9–12

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10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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92%

Average Re-enrollment Rate

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70

Kansas & Missouri ZIP codes represented in student body

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30%

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 Admissions
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

Admission 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.
Ellyn Hunter

Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
Ellyn is likely the first face you’ll see when you walk through the front door at Barstow.

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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