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#132 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 33% of private schools
The Barstow School
School
11511 STATE LINE RD, Kansas City, MO 64114
Enrollment
850
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
850
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#132 of 399
In Kansas City
#23 of 39
public schools
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The Barstow School
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About The Barstow School
The Barstow School is a private school in Kansas City, MO. The Barstow School serves approximately 850 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. The Barstow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, The Barstow School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Barstow School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Barstow School compares to 147 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Barstow School (this school) | 6.9 |
| RED BRIDGE ELEM. | 7.6 |
| CENTER MIDDLE | 6.4 |
| MARTIN CITY ELEM. | 7.1 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. | 4.9 |
| WARFORD ELEMENTARY | 3.9 |
| BOONE ELEM. | 7.4 |
| CENTER SR. HIGH | 3.7 |
| DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S | — |
| JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY | 6.0 |
| COMPASS ELEMENTARY | 7.3 |
| CENTER ELEM. | 3.4 |
| ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS | 6.9 |
| HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER | 3.1 |
| RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL | 6.7 |
| INGELS ELEMENTARY | 4.6 |
| HALE COOK ELEMENTARY | 5.7 |
| Academie Lafayette Oak Elem | 3.8 |
| DOBBS ELEMENTARY | 8.1 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE | 8.8 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPER | 7.3 |
Showing 20 of 147 schools. View all schools in Kansas City
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MO
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
11511 STATE LINE RD, Kansas City, MO 64114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Barstow School may also want to explore other schools in the area. NOTRE DAME DE SION HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE DANIEL ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HYMAN BRAND HEBREW ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Overland Park), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kansas City | 0.6 mi | — |
| Leawood Middle Leawood | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Leawood Elementary Leawood | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF KANSAS CITY Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| THE DANIEL ACADEMY Kansas City | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| RED BRIDGE ELEM. Kansas City | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| NATIVITY PARISH SCHOOL Leawood | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| CENTER MIDDLE Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Brookwood Elem Leawood | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
| MARTIN CITY ELEM. Kansas City | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. Kansas City | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| BAMBINI CREATIVI Kansas City | 2.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Mission Trail Elementary Leawood | 2.6 mi | 9.4 |
| CORNERSTONE WITH CARE - OZANAM SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.8 mi | 6.9 |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| HYMAN BRAND HEBREW ACADEMY Overland Park | 2.6 mi | 7.2 |
| YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING Kansas City | 3.5 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,643
Median Home Value
$257,400
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
Population
24,464
College Educated
56%
Homeownership
64.9%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
40.2
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MOCAP Attendance Center Springfield, MO | 6.9 |
| THE PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL - WORNALL CAMPUS Kansas City, MO | 7.0 |
| VISITATION ACADEMY St. Louis, MO | 6.8 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT O'Fallon, MO | 7.1 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters, MO | 5.8 |
| COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Joplin, MO | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Barstow School
What grades does The Barstow School serve?
The Barstow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Barstow School?
The Barstow School has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Barstow School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Barstow School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Barstow School rank in MO?
The Barstow School ranks #132 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is The Barstow School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Barstow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Barstow School a private school?
Yes, The Barstow School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Barstow School a religious school?
The Barstow School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Gender Split
- 8% M / 92% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 277-0365
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