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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation A-
Academics A
Extracurriculars B+
Community B
Reviews B
As the oldest independent school west of the Mississippi, Barstow takes great pride in its heritage and rich historical past. We are equally proud of our adaptive nature and innovative approach to education.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$28925
Enrollment
775
International Students
2.8%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
87%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$15.07 millions
AP
24
Average SAT Score
1329
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
10

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#51 Principia College 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#83 University of Iowa 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 4
#121 University of Kansas 10
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#137 University of Tulsa 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
#166 Kansas State University 6
#263 University of Missouri: Kansas City 2
Allen County Community College 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Highland Community College 1
Iowa State University 1
Truman State University 2
University of California: Riverside 1
University of Cambridge 1
University of Central Missouri 2
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1
University of St. Andrews 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017-2021 2020 2019 2008-2017 Total
All schools 31 195 26 43 195
#1 Princeton University 1 4 5
#2 Harvard College 2 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 1
#2 Columbia University 1 1 2
#5 Yale University 1 2 3
#6 Stanford University 2 2
#6 University of Chicago 1 4 1 + 4 10
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 1 6 8
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 1
#9 Duke University 3 3
#9 Northwestern University 5 5
#9 Johns Hopkins University 3 3
#13 Dartmouth College 2 1 + 3 6
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 4 1 + 1 10 16
#14 Vanderbilt University 3 1 + 5 9
#14 Brown University 6 6
#17 Cornell University 1 1
#17 Rice University 3 3 6
#19 University of Notre Dame 2 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3 1 + 1 2 7
#21 Emory University 6 6
#22 University of California: Berkeley 2 2 4
#23 University of Michigan 1 1 5 7
#23 Georgetown University 1 3 4
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 3 4
#27 University of Southern California 12 1 + 4 7 24
#28 New York University 6 1 + 2 4 13
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 1 2
#28 University of Florida 1 1 2
#28 Wake Forest University 1 1 3 5
#28 Tufts University 1 1 2 4
#34 University of California: San Diego 2 1 + 1 1 5
#34 University of Rochester 2 1 + 3
#36 Boston College 2 1 + 4 7
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 1 1 3
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 2 1 3
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 2 3
#38 University of California: Davis 2 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 4 5
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 2 1 2 6
#42 Tulane University 2 2 4
#42 Boston University 2 4 6
#42 Brandeis University 2 1 3
#47 Penn State University Park 1 1
#49 Purdue University 2 1 + 1 4
#49 Northeastern University 2 1 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1 1 3
#49 Pepperdine University 3 3
#49 Lehigh University 1 1
#49 Villanova University 2 1 + 3
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2 2
#55 University of Miami 1 1 4 6
#55 Florida State University 1 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1
#59 University of Washington 4 1 + 2 7
#59 Syracuse University 1 1 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 4 1 + 5
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#63 George Washington University 1 1 + 3 5
#68 Texas A&M University 1 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 5 6
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 2
#68 Fordham University 2 2
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 2 1 3
#79 Gonzaga University 1 1 2
#79 American University 1 1 2
#79 Brigham Young University 1 1
#83 Michigan State University 1 1 + 1 3
#83 Colorado School of Mines 2 1 + 3
#83 University of Iowa 1 4 2 1 8
#83 Elon University 2 1 3
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 1
#83 Texas Christian University 4 1 9 14
#83 Marquette University 2 2
#83 University of California: Riverside 1 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 2 3
#93 University of Denver 4 1 + 1 5 11
#103 University of Arizona 2 1 + 3
#103 Saint Louis University 1 1 3 5
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1 2
#103 Loyola University Chicago 4 3 1 + 1 3 12
#103 Miami University: Oxford 6 6
#103 Creighton University 4 1 + 5
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1
#117 Arizona State University 10 1 + 2 13
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2 1 + 3
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1
#122 University of Kansas 10 32 1 + 11 54
#122 Chapman University 1 1
#122 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 9 1 + 1 12
#127 University of Oklahoma 2 1 3
#127 DePaul University 8 3 11
#127 Seton Hall University 1 + 1
#127 University of Dayton 1 1 2
#136 Drake University 1 1
#136 University of Tulsa 1 5 6
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 1
Iowa State University 1 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1 1 2 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017-2021 2020 2019 2008-2017 Total
All schools 2 21 4 4 36
#2 Amherst College 1 1
#3 Swarthmore College 1 1 2 4
#4 Pomona College 2 2
#5 Wellesley College 1 4 5
#6 Bowdoin College 1 1 2
#9 Middlebury College 1 1 + 2
#9 Carleton College 2 1 + 1 4
#11 Washington and Lee University 2 2
#13 Hamilton College 1 1
#13 Grinnell College 1 1
#13 Davidson College 1 1
#17 Colgate University 1 4 5
#17 Wesleyan University 1 1 2
#17 Smith College 1 1
#17 Colby College 1 1
#22 University of Richmond 1 2 3
#26 Colorado College 2 1 + 1 4
#27 Macalester College 2 2 4
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 1 2
#30 Scripps College 1 1
#30 Kenyon College 1 1 2
#35 Pitzer College 1 1 2
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 1
#38 Union College 1 1
#38 Bucknell University 1 1
#38 Lafayette College 1 1
#38 Whitman College 1 1
#42 Occidental College 1 1
#46 Furman University 1 1
#46 Trinity College 1 1
#46 DePauw University 1 1
#50 Connecticut College 1 1
#54 Gettysburg College 1 1
#59 Centre College 1 1
Oberlin College 2 1 + 3

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
58
Number of tests taken
258
20%
32%
28%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(24)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Chinese Language and Culture
Music Theory
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
World History
English Language and Composition
Computer Science Principles
Spanish Literature and Culture
Computer Science A
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
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Sports

(11)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(20)
Amnesty International Club
Barstow Garage Band
Culture Clubs: Jewish Student Union
Persian Culture Club
CyberPatriots Computer Security Club
Fiction Writer’s Club
Amnesty International Club
Barstow Garage Band
Culture Clubs: Jewish Student Union
Persian Culture Club
CyberPatriots Computer Security Club
Fiction Writer’s Club
Finance Club
French Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Glee Club
Global Education Club
Knowledge Bowl
Musical Theatre Club
Online Learning Club
Pep Club
Stock Club
Smash Bros. Club
The Pretenders
Barstow’s oldest club
World Quest (International Relations Competition)
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Arts

(15)
Acting
Music Theory
Orchestra
Production
Ceramics
Digital Imaging
Acting
Music Theory
Orchestra
Production
Ceramics
Digital Imaging
Film
Painting
Photography
Video
Video Production
3D Art
Art
Debate
Publishing
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Contact Info

https://www.barstowschool.org
11511 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
816-942-3255
sydney.schwartz@barstowschool.org
Missouri

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1884
Campus Size: 40 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFLJR
School Code:
ISEE: 261605
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Barstow School

Tell me a bit about The Barstow School.
The Barstow School is Co-ed private day school located in Missouri, US. It was founded 1884 , and currently has about 775 students, 2.80% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.barstowschool.org.
Does The Barstow School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Barstow School is offering 24 AP courses.

In recent years, 32 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Barstow School also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Barstow School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 7.88% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 14.24% go to top 25, and about 1.82% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Barstow School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Barstow School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Barstow School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Barstow School in 2024 is $28,925 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at sydney.schwartz@barstowschool.org .
Where is The Barstow School located?
The Barstow School is located in the State of Missouri of USA. The closest major city is Kansas City, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Kansas City International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Barstow School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Barstow School is among the most popular schools, within top 360 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Barstow School has been favorited by 44 users.
How to start with an application with The Barstow School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Barstow School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Barstow School’s official site: https://www.barstowschool.org or call them at 816-942-3255.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Barstow School?
Yes, here are few: Bishop Miege High School, Bishop Seabury Academy and Archbishop O' Hara High School.

The closest major city is Kansas City. You can find out more schools near Kansas City here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Barstow School?
The overall rating for The Barstow School is A-.

The section ratings of The Barstow School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, located on the western edge of Missouri, straddles the border with Kansas. Known for its iconic barbecue, rich jazz heritage, and numerous fountains, the city offers a vibrant cultural scene. The historic 18th & Vine Jazz District is home to the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, famous for its giant shuttlecock sculptures, boasts an extensive collection of nearly 40,000 works, ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces. Kansas City is a dynamic blend of music, history, and art.
Population (2022) 451,572
Cost of Living Higher than average 0%
Nearby Airport Kansas City International Airport

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