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Welcome, soccer fans! The Barstow School is a game changer for families seeking an independent education that's innovative, individualized and in demand.

Barstow is a coeducational school serving students from age two through grade 12, offering rigorous academics, a wide range of athletics and activities, and intentionally small class sizes that foster meaningful connections between teachers and students. Come for a visit to see why we're ranked the best K-12 independent school in Kansas City!

Welcome to

The Barstow School

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Art Hall

President & Head of School

On behalf of The Barstow School, I am excited to introduce you to a learning community where students, faculty and families work together to achieve academic, artistic and athletic excellence. This August, we welcomed nearly 800 curious, motivated students—a growing enrollment that's a testament to Barstow's innovative college prep curriculum, and a school culture that celebrates belonging and community. I invite you to discover what Barstow has to offer your family!

Discover. Apply. Enroll.

EARLY CHILDHOOD From age 2 ½ through kindergarten, Barstow builds a bridge from your home to our nurturing, inclusive classrooms.

LOWER SCHOOL Top-notch teachers take students from “what if?” moments to “what’s next?” opportunities through hands-on lessons.

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL Named Kansas City’s #1 Best Private High School for our rigorous, college prep curriculum, combined with athletics, arts and leadership opportunities.

What Our Community Says

Senior, Class of 2025

Attending The Barstow School has been an amazing journey. The small class sizes, supportive teachers, and diverse opportunities helped me grow academically and personally.

Graduate, Class of 2023

I attended Barstow K-12, and I could not be more grateful. I was immersed in an educational environment that was diverse, supportive, and top of the line.

Current Barstow Parent

Barstow will provide your child with a strong academic environment and will customize the experience to your child's interests and ambitions. No other school in the area that will prepare your child for college as well as Barstow.

Source: Niche.com, May 2025

Only at Barstow

IDEA Space

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Powered by The Barstow School

The Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC is Kansas City’s Center for Innovation, Discovery, Entrepreneurship and Arts — where your child’s big ideas turn into real-world projects. Open to all area students from preschool through grade 12, IDEA Space is the community STEAM resource that allows every child to develop future-proof skills, including computer programming, technical arts, gaming and more!

Sign up for after school classes and summer camps or plan field trips and special events in our state-of-the-art facility.

Learn More about IDEA Space