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
Discover, Apply, Visit
We have limited openings in select grades for the 2021-2022 school year.
Barstow will offer fully in-person classes beginning Thursday, Aug. 19. As part of our health and safety protocols, our admission office has created both virtual and in-person events and experiences that will introduce you to our school and community in a meaningful and experiential way.
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. We'll work together to schedule appointments that work best for you. Our team will help guide you through these steps:
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. We'll work together to schedule appointments that work best for you. Our team will help guide you through these steps:
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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.Read More
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Apply
Barstow accepts admission applications year round.
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Portfolio & Documents
Read MoreWe 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
Read MoreOnce you have submitted an application, applicants in all grade levels will have a student visit. The student's visit to a Barstow classroom is an important part of our admission process. Our admission office will help you schedule your student's visit day.
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
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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
Read MoreVice President, Admissions
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Sydney Schwartz
Read MoreAdmission Enrollment Manager
Sydney schedules your visits, conducts tours and adds new families to our learning management system. -
Ellyn Hunter
Admission Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
Ellyn's is likely the first face you’ll see when you walk through the front door at Barstow.
We're here to help
We host an open Zoom chat hour via every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Have a question? Need assistance with applications, portfolios or other requirements? Drop in. We’re here to help.
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.Read More
