The Pembroke Hill School

The Pembroke Hill School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
400 W 51st St,  Kansas City, MO
4.1
3.0
1,177 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brad Shelley, Head Of School
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,568

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
84%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99.5%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
77.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Private K12 Schools in Missouri
#4 Best HS For Stem in Missouri
#5 Best College Prep Private High Schools 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.
Washington University in St. Louis 60 Students
University of Southern California 51 Students
The University of Kansas 50 Students
University of Chicago 48 Students
Columbia University 46 Students
Vanderbilt University 45 Students
Northwestern University 44 Students
Yale University 40 Students
Harvard University 39 Students
Brown University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Biology 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Economics 33 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Finance 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 84 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/17/2025
We have had a stellar experience at PHS. The academics, clubs and athletics are outstanding but equally important, our family and students have loved being a part of this amazing school community.
1.0 Alum
5/1/2025
If you want to enjoy going to class, like your peers and teachers, want to learn and better yourself, and feel safe and included in your high school, going to Pembroke Hill is not for you.
5.0 Parent
4/22/2025
Wonderful school, fantastic teachers. Incredible community. Truly not a negative thing to say. Would recommend to anyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/13/2024
We are in our third wonderful year at the lower school, with our son in the Early Childhood program, and our daughter in 2nd grade. We moved from California where the private schools are extremely elite and we are so thankful that we have been a part of the PHS community these three years. Our son h...
2.0 student
6/28/2023
This school needs serious help. If you don’t fit into their “box” you won’t come back next year. If you’re not rich, white, straight and mentally stable you get bullied.
1.0 parent
11/29/2022
This is a great school for some students. However, this institution continues to poorly handle situations involving students and families. They talk about inclusivity and diversity and yet when a student does not fit into the Pembroke box they are asked to leave. Administration states that they care...
1.0 parent
11/27/2022
First off, Barstow is better. My 9 year old appreciated nothing about how the kids treated him. This school is taken over by arrogance and pride.

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The Pembroke Hill School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 400 W 51st St in Kansas City, MO. Annual tuition is $32,568. The school has a total enrollment of 1,177 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The Pembroke Hill School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,458,650. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Teresa's Academy, The Pembroke Hill School- Ward Parkway Campus, Bishop Miege High School, and more. Learn more about what Kansas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Pembroke Hill School.

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