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About

Explore Pembroke Hill School—the #1 STEM and #1 Private K-12 School in Kansas City. Pembroke Hill School was established in 1984 through the merger of Pembroke Country-Day School for boys and Sunset Hill School for girls. Combined, these institutions have offered exceptional education for over a century.

Learning Is Innovative.

Our students and faculty are energized by questions, excited by a challenge, and thrilled by the process of discovery. We explore and experiment, ponder and play, revise and reconsider, and seek and search to find a better solution.

Learning Is Joyful.

At Pembroke Hill, your child will discover the joy of learning. They will foster a deep and lasting zeal for knowledge that will stay with them for a lifetime. We are committed to nurturing curiosity, inspiring innovation, and fostering a strong sense of creativity.

Learning Is Limitless.

Beyond the classroom, Pembroke Hill students are active participants in a myriad of activities, from athletics to choir, debate, Science Olympiad, robotics, chess, student government, and community service. Expect your child to bring home state and national honors through their involvement in extracurricular activities.

At Pembroke Hill, students are encouraged to explore their passions—whether as an artist, athlete, scholar, gardener, or scientist. Here, students embark on a journey of endless possibilities.

Mission & Values

Pembroke Hill students on first day of school

Our Mission: Together, cultivating the best in each, for the benefit of all.
Our Motto: Freedom With Responsibility
Our Values: Respect, Compassion, Scholarship, Integrity

Our Shared Commitment
Together, we:

  • Dedicate ourselves to embrace the joy of learning and the love of creativity and discovery
  • Commit to making our school a safe place for constructive dialogue and courageous conversation where all perspectives are encouraged and understand that discomfort is a catalyst for learning and growth
  • Give ourselves and others grace and accept that mistakes are a part of the learning process and believe that as educators, we are responsible for providing individuals with opportunities to learn from their mistakes
  • Cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all individuals can realize their greatest potential
  • Devote ourselves to building an educational environment that fosters belonging and nourishes emotional, social and physical wellbeing 

Our Promise
Pembroke Hill is a place where:

  • Every child is known, cared for and valued
  • Teaching and learning is at its highest level
  • A growth-oriented culture of excellence thrives
  • Positive supportive relationships exist