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#132 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 33% of private schools
The Barstow School
School · Kansas City, MO
A private school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
11511 STATE LINE RD, Kansas City, MO 64114
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Barstow School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,643
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame De Sion High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| The Daniel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Whitefield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Barstow School is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Barstow School
The Barstow School is a private school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 850 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 399 private schools in MO.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 64114)
- 24,464
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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