The Barstow School

The Barstow School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
11511 State Line Rd,  Kansas City, MO
4.4
4.1
750 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shane Foster
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,950

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
83
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
710
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
80%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
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School Rankings

#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Missouri
#4 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Missouri
#4 Best Private HS in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Kansas 42 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 37 Students
University of Missouri 27 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 26 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 23 Students
University of Chicago 23 Students
University of California - Berkeley 22 Students
Kansas State University 22 Students
University of Southern California 21 Students
Vanderbilt University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 35 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
International Relations 11 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Economics 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 45 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
2/15/2024
Great preparation for college and beyond. Diverse student body and talented teachers who truly care about your learning and encouraging interests.
5.0 Senior
10/23/2022
I've been with the Barstow School since 7th grade. During my time there I have met amazing people, learned how to study and take tests, become friendly with my teachers, and respect others and their opinions. No school is perfect but I have really enjoyed my time here.
5.0 Parent
9/23/2022
The community and faculty at Barstow are top-notch. We are so glad we made the switch even with a great public school that we loved. It was the right decision for our family and our kids are at least a year ahead of their peers at public school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/22/2024
Choosing Barstow was hands down the best educational decision my husband and I made for our kids. Beautiful school, sprawling campus with lots of updates in the works, and a fantastic supportive family community. We love it!
1.0 parent
11/9/2022
Do your homework. This school is a for profit school 1st and then they will think about your kid. They ask you to complete an enrollment contract and once you do they got you and they will make you pay for insurance do they can get your money no matter what. They advertise sports and they will strin...
5.0 student
10/26/2021
I love this school, the academic and extra-curricular activities are excellent, such as math club, robotics, and athletics.
5.0 parent
11/27/2019
Barstow is the oldest private school west of Mississippi, since 1884. Former Mayor Sly James sent his kids to Barstow before. Current KC Mayor Quinton Lucas is an alum. The headmaster at Barstow is a brilliant, innovative leader. Barstow is opening up its second campus with ambitious goals to turn i...

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